How To Fix V3059 - You do not have an authorization to copy sales activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V3 - Maintain Sales Activities

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You do not have an authorization to copy sales activity &

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 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 V3059 - You do not have an authorization to copy sales activity & ?

  The SAP error message V3059, which states "You do not have an authorization to copy sales activity &," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a copy operation for a sales activity does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for copying sales activities. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on organizational policies or configurations that limit access to specific users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization log to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for copying sales activities.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the correct authorizations are granted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt the copy operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. For sales activities, you may need to look for authorization objects related to sales and distribution (SD).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization problems related to sales activities.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.