How To Fix WR045 - You are not authorized to retail revaluation data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You are not authorized to retail revaluation data

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change retail revaluation data.

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?

If you require authorization to change retail revaluation data, ask
your system administrator for authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR045 - You are not authorized to retail revaluation data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR045 - You are not authorized to retail revaluation data
  
  Cause:
  The error message WR045 occurs because the user attempting to perform a retail revaluation does not have the necessary authorization to carry out this action. In SAP Retail, certain transactions related to retail price revaluation require specific authorizations to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to pricing or revaluation data.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Retail Revaluation refers to the process of adjusting retail prices or values in the system, often due to changes in cost, price updates, or inventory valuation.
  SAP controls access to these sensitive operations through authorization objects.
  If the user lacks the required authorization object or the correct activity within that object, the system will prevent the action and display the WR045 message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encountered the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the missing authorization.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using transaction ST01 to trace authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  For retail revaluation, the key authorization objects typically involved are:
  
  M_REVAL (Retail Revaluation)
  M_REVAL_ACT (Activities related to retail revaluation)
  
  
  The user must have the appropriate activity (e.g., Display, Change, Create) assigned in these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorizations:
  
  Update the user's role(s) in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects and activities.
  For example, add or adjust the authorization for M_REVAL with the required activity (e.g., activity 02 for change).
  After role adjustment, have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure the user is assigned the updated role.
  Confirm that no other conflicting restrictions exist in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes Involved:
  
  Retail revaluation is often done via transactions like WR01 (Retail Price Revaluation), WR02, or related retail pricing transactions.
  
  
  Security Best Practices:  
  
  Only assign retail revaluation authorizations to trusted users due to the financial impact of price changes.
  Use role-based access control to segregate duties and prevent unauthorized price manipulation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to retail revaluation authorization issues.
  SAP Note examples: Search for "WR045" or "retail revaluation authorization" in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WR045 - Not authorized to retail revaluation data
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for retail revaluation activities
  
  
  Solution
  Grant appropriate authorization objects (e.g., M_REVAL) with required activities via roles
  
  
  Check Tools
  SU53 (authorization check), ST01 (trace), PFCG (role maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization or adjusting roles, please provide the user ID and the transaction code used when the error occurred.