How To Fix WS712 - No authorization to restore trading contract type &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 712

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS712 - No authorization to restore trading contract type &1 (&2) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS712 No authorization to restore trading contract type &1 (&2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to restore or reactivate a trading contract type in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. The system checks the user's authorizations against specific authorization objects related to trading contract types, and if the user lacks the required permissions, the error WS712 is triggered.
  
  &1 = Trading contract type (e.g., a specific contract type code)
  &2 = Additional information, often the name or description of the contract type
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The user is trying to restore (reactivate) a trading contract type that was previously deleted or deactivated.
  The user’s SAP role/profile does not include the required authorization object(s) or field values to perform this action.
  Authorization objects related to trading contract types are missing or incomplete in the user’s assigned roles.
  
  
  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 for detailed analysis.
  
  
  
  Identify Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  The key authorization object related to trading contract types is usually V_TVTA or similar (depending on the SAP module and version).
  For trading contract types, authorization objects like V_TVTA_VKO (for contract types) or V_TVTA_VKO might be relevant.
  Check the authorization objects related to contract management or trading contract types in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  Add the missing authorization objects and field values (e.g., the specific trading contract type) to the user’s role.
  Ensure that the user has the authorization to restore/reactivate the specific trading contract type.
  
  
  
  Test the Authorization:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the restore action to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  If You Are an Administrator:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to maintain roles.
  Add or adjust the authorization objects and values.
  Generate and assign the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Trading contract types are part of contract management in SAP, often used in modules like SAP IS-Retail or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable.
  Authorization checks are strict for contract types to prevent unauthorized changes that could affect business processes.
  Always follow your organization's security and authorization management policies when granting access.
  If unsure about the exact authorization object, consult SAP documentation or your SAP security team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS712 No authorization to restore trading contract type &1 (&2)
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to restore/reactivate a trading contract type
  
  
  Solution
  Check missing authorizations (SU53), update user roles with required authorization objects and values, then retry
  
  
  Key Transactions
  SU53, ST01, PFCG
  
  
  Relevant Objects
  V_TVTA, V_TVTA_VKO (depending on system)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the SAP module and version, or the exact transaction where the error occurs.