How To Fix SACO020 - No authorization to display sales document of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACO - SD scheduling agreement copy msg class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization to display sales document of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACO020 - No authorization to display sales document of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SACO020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a sales document of a specific type (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or related modules where access control is enforced based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific sales document type.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Document Type Restrictions: The sales document type in question may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from viewing it.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the sales document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.) for the specific sales document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test access to the sales document again.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for sales documents in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
  V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type
  
  
  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 authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SACO020 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to view the sales document.