How To Fix VK087 - No authorization: &1 for distribution channel &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No authorization: &1 for distribution channel &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK087 - No authorization: &1 for distribution channel &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK087 ("No authorization: &1 for distribution channel &2") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to a specific distribution channel for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is commonly encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified distribution channel. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the distribution channel in question.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization objects related to sales and distribution (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_VKO) may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary values for the distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization was missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the distribution channel.
  If the roles are already assigned, check if the authorization objects within those roles include the necessary values for the distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access to the role maintenance (transaction PFCG), you can modify the authorization objects to include the necessary distribution channel.
  Ensure that the authorization values for the distribution channel are correctly set up in the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales and distribution include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization and Distribution Channel
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message VK087.