How To Fix VW877 - No authorization for resetting status &1 for shipment category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 877

• Message text: No authorization for resetting status &1 for shipment category &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to reset 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 VW877 - No authorization for resetting status &1 for shipment category &2 ?

  The SAP error message VW877 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to reset the status of a shipment in the specified shipment category. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is trying to perform an action (resetting the status of a shipment) that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to determine if they have the necessary permissions to reset shipment statuses. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs, which will show the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to adjust their roles. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction code PFCG to modify the user's role.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to shipment processing (e.g., V_T681 for shipment status management).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (like 03 for change) for the shipment category in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error message and the specific action the user was trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorization roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to shipment processing include:
  
  V_T681: Shipment status management
  V_T681A: Shipment document management
  V_T681B: Shipment category management
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SE93: Transaction codes for authorization checks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and specific authorization objects related to logistics and transportation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW877 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.