How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND052 - You do not have the required authorization for the performed action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You do not have the required authorization for the performed action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND052 - You do not have the required authorization for the performed action ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND052: You do not have the required authorization for the performed action:
  
  Error Message
  WES_OUTBOUND052: You do not have the required authorization for the performed action
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to perform a certain action in the SAP system does not have the necessary authorization or permissions assigned to their user role/profile. The system checks authorizations before allowing actions such as creating, changing, or processing outbound deliveries, and if the user lacks the required authorization objects or values, this error is triggered.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing authorization objects related to outbound delivery processing.
  Insufficient permissions for specific transaction codes or functions.
  Authorization profile not updated after role changes.
  User assigned to a role that does not include the required activity or organizational level.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorization:
  
  Check the authorization check logs (transaction SU53) immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last failed authorization check for the user.
  Look for the specific authorization object(s) and field values that are missing or insufficient.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Required Authorization Objects:
  
  For outbound delivery processing, typical authorization objects include:
  
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  V_VBKA_VST (Sales Document: Authorization for Distribution Channel)
  V_VBKA_VT (Sales Document: Authorization for Division)
  V_LIKP_VST (Outbound Delivery: Authorization for Distribution Channel)
  V_LIKP_VKO (Outbound Delivery: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  V_LIKP_VT (Outbound Delivery: Authorization for Division)
  V_TVAK_VKO (Sales Document Type: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  S_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  
  
  
  
  
  Update User Roles/Profiles:
  
  Work with your SAP Security team to add the missing authorization objects and values to the user's role.
  Ensure that the user has the correct activity (e.g., display, create, change) for the relevant authorization objects.
  Make sure organizational levels (sales org, distribution channel, division) are correctly maintained in the authorization.
  
  
  
  Test the Authorization:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the action to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Verify if the user has the correct transaction code authorization (S_TCODE).
  Check if any custom authorization checks are implemented in user exits or BAdIs that might restrict access.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SU53: Display last authorization check failure for the user.
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance to assign or modify authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WES_OUTBOUND052 or outbound delivery authorization issues.
  Authorization Objects: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to sales and distribution.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  User lacks required authorization objects or values for the outbound delivery action.
  
  
  Solution
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations, update user roles in PFCG, and test again.
  
  
  Related
  Authorization objects like V_LIKP_VKO, V_LIKP_VST, S_TCODE; transactions SU53, PFCG.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization or require a sample role configuration, please provide more details about the transaction or action being performed.