How To Fix VK085 - No authorization for &1 for condition type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No authorization for &1 for condition type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK085 - No authorization for &1 for condition type &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK085 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific condition type in the pricing procedure. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and sales order processing, where certain condition types are used to determine pricing for sales documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified condition type (&2).
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to pricing conditions (e.g., KOTD, KOTC, etc.) is not properly configured for the user role.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the condition type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for pricing conditions. Common objects include:
  
  KOTD (Condition Type)
  KOTC (Condition Table)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the condition type specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  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.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to pricing and condition types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VK085 error effectively.