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How To Fix VJ111 - You have no authorization for the activity requested


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

  • Message number: 111

  • Message text: You have no authorization for the activity requested

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  • What causes this issue?

    Due to the settings in your <GL:user_master_record>user master
    record</>, you are not authorized to carry out the activity.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Contact the person responsible for creating authorizations.
    Authorization object: 'V_KOND_VEA'
    Authorization field,,,,,,,, value
    KVEWE,,,,,, use,,,, '&V1&'
    KAPPL,,,,,, application,, '&V2&'
    KSCHL,,,,,, condition type,, '&V3&'
    KOTABNR,,,, table,,,, '&V4&'
    ACTVT,,,,,, activity

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ111 - You have no authorization for the activity requested ?

    The SAP error message VJ111, which states "You have no authorization for the activity requested," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
    2. Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the transaction or activity.
    3. Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the requested activity.
    4. Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
    5. Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
    2. Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the last authorization check.
    3. Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user’s roles and authorizations as needed.
    4. Transaction Codes: If you know the specific transaction code that is causing the issue, you can check the authorization requirements for that transaction in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your security team.
    5. Testing: After any changes are made to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • SU53: Display Authorization Check
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance
    • Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the VJ111 error message.

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