How To Fix VW216 - Printing/output authorizations missing for & shipment(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Printing/output authorizations missing for & shipment(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW216 - Printing/output authorizations missing for & shipment(s) ?

  The SAP error message VW216 indicates that there are missing printing or output authorizations for the specified shipment(s). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to print or generate output for a shipment but does not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform printing or output functions for shipments.
  Configuration Settings: The output type for the shipment may not be properly configured in the system, leading to authorization checks failing.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for shipment processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for output management are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for printing and output.
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE (for output types) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the shipment document type.
  Check if the output type is assigned to the correct application and that the necessary conditions for triggering the output are met.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the output functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to output management include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Output) and V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Output).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  NACE: Output Types
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and authorization concepts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.