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How To Fix V3058 - You do not have an authorization to create a sales activity


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V3 - Maintain Sales Activities

  • Message number: 058

  • Message text: You do not have an authorization to create a sales activity

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  • What causes this issue?

    On the basis of the settings in your <GL:user_master_record>user master
    record</> and the user-related authorization in
    <GL:Customizing>Customizing</> for Sales Activities, you are not
    allowed to perform this action.

    How to fix this error?

    If you require this <GL:authorization>authorization</> in you user
    master record, contact the person responsible for assigning
    authorizations.
    Authorization object: 'VBKA_VKO'
    Authorization field ID:
    VKORG = Sales organization
    VTWEG = Distribution channel
    SPART = Division
    VKBUR = Sales office
    VKGRP = Sales group
    KTAAR = Sales activity type
    ACTVT = Action
    Alternatively, you can obtain a user-related authorization for
    performing this action. User-related authorizations are maintained in
    Customizing for Sales Activities.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V3058 - You do not have an authorization to create a sales activity ?

    The SAP error message V3058, which states "You do not have an authorization to create a sales activity," typically indicates that the user attempting to create a sales activity does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating sales activities. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions.
    2. Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the authorization to create sales activities.
    3. Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to sales activities (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
    2. Review Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
    3. Modify Roles: If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for creating sales activities.
    4. Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the creation of a sales activity again.
    5. Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization objects related to sales activities.

    Related Information:

    • Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for sales activities in SAP. Common objects include:
      • V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
      • V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Activity Type
    • Transaction Codes:
      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • SU53: Display Authorization Check
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.

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