How To Fix VK659 - No authorization for classification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 659

• Message text: No authorization for classification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK659 - No authorization for classification ?

  The SAP error message VK659 ("No authorization for classification") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to classification in SAP without having the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM), where classification is used for managing product characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned in their user profile to access classification data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for classification activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the classification transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to classification, such as C_TCL1 (for class types) and C_TCL2 (for characteristics).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for classification. This may involve working with your SAP security team to update the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG to include the missing authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the production environment if changes are made in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the specific transaction or action that was causing the error to confirm that the authorization issue has been addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for classification in SAP. This includes understanding how they are structured and what permissions they control.
  SAP Security: If you are not an SAP security administrator, you may need to collaborate with your security team to resolve authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.