How To Fix VCH_HL_ENGINE024 - Insufficient privileges for AFL call of the AVC. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_ENGINE - Variant Configuration Engine

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Insufficient privileges for AFL call of the AVC. See long text.

What causes this issue?

The required authorization for calling the AFL procedure of the Advanced
Variant Configurator (AVC) has not been granted to the user.

System Response

Neither the AVC nor the PMEVC syntax check for dependencies in AVC
processing mode can be started.

How to fix this error?

Please follow the instructions related to the authorization granting
from the note: https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2598627

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_ENGINE024 - Insufficient privileges for AFL call of the AVC. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_ENGINE024 indicates that there are insufficient privileges for an Application Function Library (AFL) call related to the Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC). This typically occurs when a user or a process attempts to execute a function that requires specific authorizations that are not granted.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Authorizations: The user executing the transaction or function does not have the necessary authorizations to access the AFL functions related to AVC.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the AFL operations.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The necessary authorization objects related to AFL and AVC may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  This will show you which authorization checks failed and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for AFL and AVC operations.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add them to the user's role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Common authorization objects related to AFL include S_AFL (for AFL functions) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to AFL and AVC to understand the required authorizations better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to authorization management (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance, SUIM for user information system).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VCH_HL_ENGINE024 and ensure that the user has the necessary privileges to perform the required AFL calls in the context of AVC.