How To Fix VW552 - No maintenance authorizations for & shipment(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 552

• Message text: No maintenance authorizations for & shipment(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW552 - No maintenance authorizations for & shipment(s) ?

  The SAP error message VW552 "No maintenance authorizations for & shipment(s)" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify shipment data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various modules, particularly in logistics and transportation management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to view or edit the shipment data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to shipment processing.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the specific shipment data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for shipment processing.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for shipment maintenance.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as V_T681 (for shipment processing) and any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made to user roles and provide training or guidance to users on how to request access if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to shipment processing in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to shipment processing.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.