How To Fix V/404 - - &1 &2 authorization of &3 &4 canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V/ -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: - &1 &2 authorization of &3 &4 canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V/404 - - &1 &2 authorization of &3 &4 canceled ?

  The SAP error message V/404 - "&1 &2 authorization of &3 &4 canceled" typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or other modules where specific authorizations are required for transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to execute the transaction or access the data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V/404 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization log to see which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles assigned include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or authorization profiles. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the transaction you are trying to execute. Common objects in SD include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type).
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V/404 error in SAP.