How To Fix VJ381 - No PRICAT maintenance authorization for purchasing group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: No PRICAT maintenance authorization for purchasing group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ381 - No PRICAT maintenance authorization for purchasing group &1 ?

  The SAP error message VJ381, which states "No PRICAT maintenance authorization for purchasing group &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or maintain pricing conditions in the system but lacks the necessary authorization for the specified purchasing group.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain pricing conditions for the specified purchasing group. This can happen if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions for the PRICAT (Pricing Condition Maintenance) transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the authorization objects related to pricing conditions.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the purchasing group in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the purchasing group.
  Ensure that the authorization object M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Group Authorization) is included in the user's role with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and pricing conditions, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing Group Authorization
  M_BEST_VKA: Vendor Authorization
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchasing Document Authorization
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  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 VJ381 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain pricing conditions for the specified purchasing group.