How To Fix SLS_LO_GAF_EWB008 - No authorization for package ERP_SALES_LORD: Activity &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_GAF_EWB - GAF Enh WB Msg for LO based FPM config sales UI

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No authorization for package ERP_SALES_LORD: Activity &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

Your user has no development authorization for package ERP_SALES_LORD,
activity &V1& (&V2&).

System Response

This is just a warning. This check becomes effective if you later want
to append customer-defined fields to the SAP standard structures in the
ERP_SALES_LORD package.
This authorization might not be necessary, for example, if the
customer-defined fields have already been appended to the SAP standard
structure in a previous session.

How to fix this error?

If you want to append customer-defined fields to the SAP standard
structures, contact your system administrator for additional
authorizations for authorization object S_DEVELOP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Grant authorizations for the authorization object S_DEVELOP as follows:
Parameter,,Value
DEVCLASS,,ERP_SALES_LORD
OBJTYPE,,Dummy or STRU
OBJNAME,,Dummy or name of structure (see below)
P_GROUP,,Dummy
ACTVT,,&V1&
The name of the structure depends on the object type to be enhanced in a
later step:
Object Type,,Name
HEAD,,TDS_HEAD_COMV
ITEM,,TDS_ITEM_COMV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB008 - No authorization for package ERP_SALES_LORD: Activity &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific package, in this case, ERP_SALES_LORD. The message typically includes details about the activity that the user is trying to perform, represented by placeholders &1 (the activity) and &2 (the specific object or context).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile for the specified package or activity. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the package.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to the package.
  Transport Issues: If the package was recently transported, the necessary authorizations may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the package ERP_SALES_LORD.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and authorization objects associated with the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG. Add the required authorization objects that correspond to the activities the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles, ask the user to log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various activities and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the conditions under which access is granted.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 related to the error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB008.