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How To Fix VF509 - No create authorization in sales organization &1.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VF - Billing

  • Message number: 509

  • Message text: No create authorization in sales organization &1.

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  • DEFINE &BOB&='V_VBRK_VKO'
    DEFINE &ACT&='01 = Create'
    INCLUDE 'NA_NO_ENTITLEMENT_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    VKORG = Sales organization
    ACTVT = Activity
    INCLUDE 'NA_MAINTAIN_AUTHORIZATION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF509 - No create authorization in sales organization &1. ?

    The SAP error message VF509: No create authorization in sales organization &1 typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a billing document (like an invoice) in a sales organization for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.

    Cause:

    The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user in the specified sales organization. This can happen due to several reasons:

    1. User Role Configuration: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for the sales organization in question.
    2. Authorization Object: The authorization object related to billing documents (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO) may not include the sales organization for which the user is trying to create a document.
    3. Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations due to changes in the organizational structure or user roles.

    Solution:

    To resolve the VF509 error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check User Authorizations:

      • Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
      • Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
    2. Review User Roles:

      • Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization in question.
      • If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it or request it from your SAP security team.
    3. Modify Authorization Objects:

      • If the user has the correct role but still encounters the error, check the authorization objects associated with that role. Ensure that the sales organization is included in the relevant authorization objects.
      • You may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the necessary sales organization.
    4. Consult with Security Team:

      • If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. They can help diagnose the issue and make the necessary adjustments.
    5. Testing:

      • After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the billing document again.

    Related Information:

    • Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales and billing include:
      • V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
      • V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area
    • Transaction Codes:
      • SU53: Display Authorization Check
      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF509 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create documents in the specified sales organization.

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