How To Fix PVJ111 - You have no authorization for the activity requested

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 111

• Message text: You have no authorization for the activity requested

What causes this issue?

Because of the settings in your <GL:user_master_record >user master
record</>, you are not authorized to carry out this activity.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible for assigning authorization if you need
this authorization in your user master record.
Authorization object: 'V_KOND_VEA'
Authorization field,,,,,,,, Wert
KVEWE,,,,,, Use,,,, '&V1&'
KAPPL,,,,,, Application,, '&V2&'
KSCHL,,,,,, Condition type,, '&V3&'
KOTABNR,,,, Table,,,, '&V4&'
ACTVT,,,,,, Activity

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ111 - You have no authorization for the activity requested ?

  The SAP error message PVJ111, which states "You have no authorization for the activity requested," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific function.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required for the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed previously granted permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs if available to see if there were any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorization and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PVJ111 error and implement a solution to resolve it.