How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY071 - Missing authorizations to perform action code & for object & of type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Missing authorizations to perform action code & for object & of type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY071 - Missing authorizations to perform action code & for object & of type & ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY071 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user tries to access or modify data related to a specific entity (like a sales order, customer, etc.) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action on the specified object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action code or object type.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the action may not be properly configured or may not include the required fields for the user’s role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.) to see if the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SD_CDS_ENTITY071 error message.