How To Fix VK291 - No authorization: &1 in sales organization &2, division &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No authorization: &1 in sales organization &2, division &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK291 - No authorization: &1 in sales organization &2, division &3 ?

  The SAP error message VK291 "No authorization: &1 in sales organization &2, division &3" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to access certain data or perform specific transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specified sales organization and division.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization or division in question.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_VKO) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles may have led to the removal of necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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, use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization and division.
  If roles are missing, consult with your SAP security team to add the required roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific sales organizations or divisions, the relevant authorization objects should be updated to include those values.
  This may involve modifying existing roles or creating new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales and distribution include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Division
  
  
  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 causing the VK291 error message.