How To Fix VCH_L2A_AUTH008 - You are not authorized to display order type &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_AUTH - VCH Transition - Authorization Errors

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to display order type &1 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH008 - You are not authorized to display order type &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific order type in a particular plant. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data relevant to their roles.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific order type and plant combination.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the required permissions for the order type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for order types typically include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area)
  V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Check if the user has the correct roles assigned. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and reviewing the roles assigned to the user.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the authorization profiles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the order type and plant involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the user’s access to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message VCH_L2A_AUTH008.