How To Fix RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG005 - You are not authorized to see data on promotions

RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG - Retail Store Product Lookup Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to see data on promotions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG005 - You are not authorized to see data on promotions ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG005 ("You are not authorized to see data on promotions") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access promotion-related data in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in retail and sales-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view promotion data.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to promotions may not be assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include access to promotion data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to promotion data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to promotion data. Common objects might include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or