How To Fix VS018 - No display authorization for sales org. &1 distribution channel &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No display authorization for sales org. &1 distribution channel &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS018 - No display authorization for sales org. &1 distribution channel &2 ?

  The SAP error message VS018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a specific sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display data related to sales documents, such as sales orders or customer master data, but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_VKO) may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization and distribution channel in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the sales organization and distribution channel. This may involve adding specific values to the authorization objects related to sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales and distribution include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization and Distribution Channel
  V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating the authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.