How To Fix SACO021 - No authorization to display sales documents for sales area &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization to display sales documents for sales area &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACO021 - No authorization to display sales documents for sales area &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message SACO021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display sales documents for a specific sales area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user attempts to access sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorizations for the following:
  
  Sales Area: The sales area is defined by the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division. The user may not have access to the specific sales area indicated in the error message.
  Authorization Objects: The user may lack the required authorization objects related to sales document display, such as V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) or V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Distribution Channel).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SACO021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the sales area in question.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with those roles.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to sales document display are correctly configured to include the sales area specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved. They should be able to access the sales documents without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Distribution Channel
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SACO021 error.