How To Fix VR014 - Authorization object & incorrect. Please contact SAP.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Authorization object & incorrect. Please contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR014 - Authorization object & incorrect. Please contact SAP. ?

  The SAP error message VR014: Authorization object & incorrect. Please contact SAP. typically indicates an authorization problem related to a specific authorization object required for the transaction or operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization for a particular authorization object.
  The authorization object mentioned in the message (represented by &) is either missing or incorrectly assigned in the user's role/profile.
  This can happen if the user’s role is incomplete, or if the authorization object values are not maintained properly.
  Sometimes, it may also occur due to inconsistencies or missing entries in the authorization data after role changes or system upgrades.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Authorization Object:
  
  The message will usually display the authorization object name in place of &.
  Note down the authorization object mentioned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last failed authorization check.
  SU53 will show which authorization object and field values were missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the required authorization object is included in the roles.
  Check if the field values for the authorization object are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If missing, add the required authorization object with appropriate field values to the user’s role.
  If the user should not have access, then the error is expected and the user should be informed accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in development or quality systems, ensure they are transported to production.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After updating the roles, ask the user to log off and log back in.
  Retry the transaction to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU53: Displays the last authorization check failure for the current user.
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  Authorization Objects: These are SAP objects that control access to specific functions or data.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to specific authorization issues; check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR014 or the specific authorization object.
  Security Team: Coordinate with your SAP security/authorization team to ensure proper role design and assignment.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: VR014 indicates missing or incorrect authorization object.
  Action: Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations, update roles in PFCG, and assign correct authorizations.
  Result: User gains necessary permissions to perform the transaction without error.
  
  
  If you provide the exact authorization object name from the error message, I can help you with more specific details about that object and typical field values.