How To Fix VY171 - No authorization to display shipment costs in transp. planning point &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No authorization to display shipment costs in transp. planning point &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY171 - No authorization to display shipment costs in transp. planning point & ?

  The SAP error message VY171 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display shipment costs in the transportation planning point. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or SAP Logistics Execution (LE) when a user attempts to access shipment cost information without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to view shipment costs in the transportation planning point.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and identify if they include the necessary authorizations for viewing shipment costs.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The authorization object that typically controls access to shipment costs is V_T681 (for shipment costs) and V_T681A (for shipment cost items).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 functionality to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in transportation management.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with business needs and security policies.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive information.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY171 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to shipment cost information in SAP.