How To Fix VR015 - No authorization for credit limit used by customer. Doc.line not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization for credit limit used by customer. Doc.line not active.

What causes this issue?

You do not have the <GL:authorization>authorization</> required to
process credit limit used.

System Response

The system does not allow any processing.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator for the proper 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 VR015 - No authorization for credit limit used by customer. Doc.line not active. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VR015 - No authorization for credit limit used by customer. Doc.line not active.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to process a document line (such as a sales order or delivery) that involves checking or using the customer's credit limit, but the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action.
  In SAP, credit management involves checking the customer's credit limit before allowing certain transactions. If the user lacks the required authorization object or authorization value related to credit management, the system blocks the document line and throws this error.
  
  Detailed Explanation:
  
  The system checks the credit limit during sales order processing or delivery.
  The user’s authorization profile does not include the necessary permissions to access or use credit limit data.
  As a result, the document line is not activated (i.e., it cannot be processed further).
  This is a security measure to ensure only authorized personnel can override or process transactions that affect credit limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s authorizations related to credit management.
  The relevant authorization object is usually V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Credit Management).
  Ensure the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., display, change) and organizational levels (sales organization, distribution channel, division) assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Authorization:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check and assign the correct roles/authorizations to the user.
  Add or adjust the authorization object V_VBKA_VKO with the necessary values.
  
  
  
  Check Credit Management Configuration:
  
  Confirm that credit management is properly configured and that the credit control area is assigned correctly.
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the credit control area is not assigned or if the document is processed in a credit control area where the user lacks authorization.
  
  
  
  Test After Authorization Update:
  
  After updating the user’s roles, test the transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG – Role maintenance (to assign authorizations)
  VA01/VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order (where credit check happens)
  FD32 – Change Customer Credit Management Data
  OVAK – Define Credit Control Area
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  V_VBKA_VKO – Sales Document: Authorization for Credit Management
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is common in organizations with strict credit management controls.
  Always ensure that users who need to process credit-related documents have the correct authorizations.
  Avoid giving excessive permissions to maintain control and compliance.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you are performing and the user role setup.