How To Fix W8999 - No authorization to create a new start condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 999

• Message text: No authorization to create a new start condition

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new start condition, but you do not have the
authorization required.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

You need authorization for transaction <AB>SWB3</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8999 - No authorization to create a new start condition ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8999 No authorization to create a new start condition
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user tries to create a new start condition in a pricing procedure or condition technique, but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. In SAP, creating or modifying start conditions often requires specific authorizations because it can impact pricing logic and business processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Start conditions are used in pricing procedures to determine when certain condition records or pricing elements should be applied.
  The system checks if the user has the required authorization objects to create or change these start conditions.
  If the user lacks the required authorization, SAP issues the warning message W8999 and prevents the creation of the start condition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the necessary authorization objects assigned.
  The relevant authorization object is usually V_T685A (Authorization for Condition Technique).
  Also check for authorizations related to pricing procedures, such as V/06 (Maintain Pricing Procedures) or V/08 (Maintain Condition Tables).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to assign or update roles.
  Ensure the role assigned to the user includes the authorization to create or change start conditions.
  Specifically, check for authorization objects like:
  
  V_T685A (Condition Technique: Authorization for Start Conditions)
  V/06 (Maintain Pricing Procedures)
  V/08 (Maintain Condition Tables)
  
  
  Grant the necessary activity (e.g., activity 02 = Change, 03 = Display, 01 = Create).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, request the SAP security team to update the user roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating authorizations, test the creation of the start condition again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 – Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/08 – Maintain Condition Tables
  PFCG – Role Maintenance
  SU53 – Display Authorization Check (useful to analyze missing authorizations after the error occurs)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  V_T685A – Condition Technique: Authorization for Start Conditions
  V_T685B – Condition Technique: Authorization for Condition Tables
  V_T685C – Condition Technique: Authorization for Access Sequences
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that authorization changes comply with your organization's security policies.
  If the message appears as a warning (W8999), it might still allow some processing, but the creation of the start condition will be blocked.
  Use SU53 immediately after the error to identify the exact missing authorization.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: User lacks authorization to create a new start condition in pricing.
  Solution: Assign the necessary authorization objects (especially V_T685A) with create/change rights via roles.
  Check: Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations and coordinate with SAP security team to update roles.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or context where the error occurs, and I can help with more specific guidance.