How To Fix VW016 - No authorization for displaying shipments in transport.planning point &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization for displaying shipments in transport.planning point &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW016 - No authorization for displaying shipments in transport.planning point & ?

  The SAP error message VW016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display shipments in a specific transport planning point. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or Logistics Execution (LE) when a user attempts to access shipment data without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. The authorization checks in SAP are designed to ensure that users can only access data and functions that they are permitted to. In this case, the user is trying to display shipment information for a transport planning point for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for shipment display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for shipment display in transportation management may include:
  
  V_TLSPT (Transport Planning Point)
  V_TLSPT_A (Authorization for Transport Planning Point)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the user's role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the VW016 error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and user roles to better understand how to manage authorizations effectively.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users to understand the authorization model in SAP and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW016 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to display shipments in the transport planning point.