How To Fix VL336 - No delete authorization for shipping point &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 336

• Message text: No delete authorization for shipping point &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL336 - No delete authorization for shipping point & ?

  The SAP error message VL336 "No delete authorization for shipping point &" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete or modify a shipping point in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete or modify the shipping point. This is often due to the user's role not being configured to allow such actions.
  Configuration Settings: The shipping point may be configured in a way that restricts deletion or modification based on certain criteria or settings in the system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP may have built-in rules that prevent the deletion of certain master data if it is being used in transactions or if it is linked to other data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the shipping point are included.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the shipping point in transaction code SPRO. Ensure that there are no settings that prevent deletion.
  Verify if the shipping point is being used in any active transactions or processes that would prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the VL336 error message. There may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, test the deletion in a development or test environment to ensure that the issue is related to authorizations and not a broader system issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to shipping points include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and V_VBAP_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL336 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.