How To Fix VW802 - You are not authorized to display the change document

VW802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 802

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the change document

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to display the change document for a shipment, but
do not have the authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you require the authorization to display the change document,
contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW802 - You are not authorized to display the change document ?

  The SAP error message VW802, which states "You are not authorized to display the change document," typically occurs when a user attempts to access change documents for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to logistics and sales.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization to view change documents. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access change documents.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the change document objects that the user is trying to access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01