How To Fix VW876 - No authorization for setting status &1 for shipment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 876

• Message text: No authorization for setting status &1 for shipment type &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to set transportation status <DS:DE.STTRG>&V1& </>, but
you have no authorization for <DS:DE.SHTYP>shipment type</> &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you need the authorization to set the transportation status, contact
your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW876 - No authorization for setting status &1 for shipment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message VW876 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to set a specific status for a shipment type in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management when a user attempts to change the status of a shipment but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to shipment processing.
  Configuration Settings: The shipment type may have specific settings that require additional authorizations that are not included in the user's current role.
  User Profile: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary permissions for the specific shipment type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the shipment type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for shipment processing.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as V_T681 (for shipment types) and any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, 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 is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to shipment processing include:
  
  V_T681 - Shipment Types
  V_T681A - Shipment Status
  V_T681B - Shipment Processing
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW876 error and implement a solution to resolve it.