How To Fix VNOM_XPRA006 - Insufficient authorization to execute the conversion program

VNOM_XPRA006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VNOM_XPRA - Message for XPRAs in VNOM Package

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Insufficient authorization to execute the conversion program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VNOM_XPRA006 - Insufficient authorization to execute the conversion program ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VNOM_XPRA006: Insufficient authorization to execute the conversion program:
  
  Error Message
  VNOM_XPRA006: Insufficient authorization to execute the conversion program
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to execute a conversion program (usually related to vendor master data or vendor migration) but does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their SAP user profile. The system checks for specific authorization objects and if the user lacks these, the system prevents execution and throws this error.
  Typically, this happens during vendor master data migration or conversion activities, such as when running programs related to vendor master data conversion (e.g., during SAP S/4HANA migration or vendor master data upload).
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The conversion program requires specific authorization objects to be assigned to the user.
  Common authorization objects related to vendor master data conversion include:
  S_PROGRAM (Authorization for executing programs)
  S_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  S_VENDOR (Vendor master data authorization)
  Possibly custom authorization