How To Fix WS709 - No authorization to display trading contract type &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 709

• Message text: No authorization to display trading contract type &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS709 - No authorization to display trading contract type &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS709 No authorization to display trading contract type &1 (&2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to display a trading contract type in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the trading contract type and additional details (such as the authorization object or field values) respectively.
  In SAP, access to certain business objects like trading contract types is controlled via authorization objects. If the user’s assigned roles or profiles do not include the required authorizations for the specific trading contract type, the system prevents display and throws this error.
  
  Typical Cause:
  
  Missing or insufficient authorization for the authorization object related to trading contract types.
  The user role does not include the necessary activity (e.g., display) for the trading contract type.
  The authorization object controlling trading contract types is usually V_TVCT or similar, depending on the SAP module and version.
  The user might have authorization for some contract types but not for the one they are trying to access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Authorization Object:
  
  Check which authorization object controls access to trading contract types. Commonly, it is V_TVCT or a similar object related to trading contract types.
  You can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace via transaction ST01 to trace the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the roles contain the required authorization for the trading contract type in question.
  Specifically, check the authorization field values for the trading contract type and activity (display = 03).
  
  
  
  Adjust or Create Roles:
  
  If missing, add the required authorization for the trading contract type to the user’s role.
  Ensure the activity field includes the display activity (usually activity 03).
  If necessary, create a new role or modify an existing one to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role to the User:
  
  After adjusting the role, assign it to the user.
  Have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Try to display the trading contract type again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Trading contract types are used in SAP modules like SAP IS-Retail or SAP SD to define different types of contracts.
  Authorization objects related to trading contracts often control activities like create, change, display, delete.
  Always follow your organization’s security policies when modifying roles and authorizations.
  If you do not have authorization administration rights, coordinate with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WS709 No authorization to display trading contract type &1 (&2)
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to display the specified trading contract type
  
  
  Authorization Object
  Typically V_TVCT or similar
  
  
  Solution
  Grant display authorization for the trading contract type in user roles
  
  
  Tools to Diagnose
  SU53, ST01, PFCG
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact authorization object or fields, please provide the SAP module and version or the output of SU53 after the error.