How To Fix PVJ428 - You are not authorized to change price catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 428

• Message text: You are not authorized to change price catalog &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ428 - You are not authorized to change price catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message PVJ428, which states "You are not authorized to change price catalog &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to modify a price catalog does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change the price catalog. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object related to price catalogs.
  Price Catalog Settings: The price catalog itself may have specific settings that restrict changes to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to price catalogs include:
  
  V_TVPRF (Price Catalog)
  V_TVPRF_A (Price Catalog Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., create, change, display) for the price catalog.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the price catalog again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on authorization objects and their configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to price catalog authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the PVJ428 error message.