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

VCH_L2A_AUTH008 - Overview

• 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