How To Fix V1141 - You have no authorization for activity &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 141

• Message text: You have no authorization for activity &1 in plant &2

INCLUDE 'NA_NO_AUTHORIZATION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1141 - You have no authorization for activity &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1141, which states "You have no authorization for activity &1 in plant &2," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action in a particular plant within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of materials management, production planning, or sales and distribution modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that allows them to perform the specified activity (e.g., creating, changing, or displaying data).
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the specific plant mentioned in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the required permissions for the activity in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1141 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the activity in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to plant activities include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document), M_MATE_MAR (Material Master), and M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct plant in their user profile. This can be done in the user master record.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles.
  Security Audit: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and prevent unauthorized access.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.