How To Fix SD_PRODUCT_HIER009 - You are not authorized to create an assigment for distr. chain: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_PRODUCT_HIER - SD Product Hierarchy Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an assigment for distr. chain: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_PRODUCT_HIER009 - You are not authorized to create an assigment for distr. chain: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_PRODUCT_HIER009 indicates that a user is not authorized to create an assignment for a specific distribution chain. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module when trying to assign a product to a distribution chain in the product hierarchy.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform the action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object that allows them to create assignments for the specified distribution chain.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific distribution chain.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the required actions in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the Sales and Distribution module, particularly those related to product hierarchy and distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have access, go to transaction code PFCG to modify the user's role. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the distribution chain in question.
  If you do not have the necessary access, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  The security administrator can add the missing authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  V_VBRK_VKO (Billing Document: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Activity Type)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in the SD module to better understand how to manage user roles and permissions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SD_PRODUCT_HIER009 error.