How To Fix VM005 - No authorization for maintaining cred.limit used for cust.: Docs.ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VM - SD: Credit Limit Check

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining cred.limit used for cust.: Docs.ignored

What causes this issue?

You do not have the necessary <GL:authorization>authorization</> for
the credit limit used by the customer.

System Response

The system does not allow editing.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator in order to get the necessary
authorization.
Authorization object 'V_KNKK_FRE'
Credit control area, credit representative group, risk category &V1&
Credit limit used &V2&
Activity indicator &V3&
Return code &V4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VM005 - No authorization for maintaining cred.limit used for cust.: Docs.ignored ?

  The SAP error message VM005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain the credit limit for a customer. This error typically occurs in the context of credit management within the SAP system, particularly when trying to process transactions that involve customer credit limits.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to maintain or view the credit limit for a customer. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object related to credit management (e.g., F_KNA1_AEN for customer master data).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access or modify credit limit information.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to credit management functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VM005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding roles that contain the necessary permissions for credit management.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_KNA1_AEN, F_KNA1_CRED) are included in the user’s roles. These objects control access to customer credit limit maintenance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  F_KNA1_AEN: Customer Master Data
  F_KNA1_CRED: Credit Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.