How To Fix VSMI081 - No authority to change the scheduling agreement &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No authority to change the scheduling agreement &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI081 - No authority to change the scheduling agreement &1 ?

  The SAP error message VSMI081, which states "No authority to change the scheduling agreement &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a scheduling agreement in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the scheduling agreement. This could be due to missing authorization objects related to purchasing or scheduling agreements.
  Document Status: The scheduling agreement may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it might be locked or in a completed state).
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, leading to insufficient permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change scheduling agreements.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the scheduling agreement in question. If it is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to unlock it or change its status before making modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and document status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing and scheduling agreements include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Authorization for purchasing documents.
  M_BEST_EKG: Authorization for scheduling agreements.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  ME32L: Change Scheduling Agreement
  ME33L: Display Scheduling Agreement
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and scheduling agreements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.