How To Fix WS719 - No authorization to restore contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 719

• Message text: No authorization to restore contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS719 - No authorization to restore contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS719 No authorization to restore contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to restore or reactivate a contract type in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Contract types in SAP (especially in SAP HR/Personnel Administration or SAP Contract Management) are controlled by authorization objects, and the user’s role/profile lacks the required permissions.
  
  &1 = Contract type
  &2 = Object or module (e.g., Personnel Administration, Contract Management)
  &3 and &4 = Additional details such as user or transaction context
  
  The system checks the user’s authorizations against the required authorization objects for restoring or changing contract types. If the check fails, this error is raised.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to restore a deleted or inactive contract type.
  Changing contract type settings without proper authorization.
  Using transactions related to contract management or HR master data where contract types are involved.
  
  
  Authorization Objects Involved:
  Depending on the module, typical authorization objects related to contract types include:
  
  P_ORGIN (HR: Master Data Authorization for Organizational Units)
  P_ORGXX (HR: Master Data Authorization for Personnel Actions)
  P_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  P_CONTRACT (Authorization for contract types, if applicable)
  Custom authorization objects in some implementations.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization check.
  
  
  
  Identify Missing Authorization:
  
  From SU53 or ST01, identify the missing authorization object and field values.
  Typically, the user needs authorization for the specific contract type (&1) and the relevant activity (e.g., restore, change).
  
  
  
  Update User Roles/Profiles:
  
  Work with your SAP Security team to add the required authorizations to the user’s role.
  For example, add the contract type to the authorization object field (e.g., contract type field in P_CONTRACT or relevant object).
  Ensure the user has the necessary activity (e.g., activity 02 = change, 03 = display, 06 = restore).
  
  
  
  Test After Authorization Update:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the operation to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  If You Are an Administrator:
  
  Check the configuration of contract types in SPRO or relevant IMG path.
  Verify if the contract type is active and correctly maintained.
  Ensure no system inconsistencies or locks are preventing the restore.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes Involved:
  
  HR master data transactions (e.g., PA30, PA40)
  Contract management transactions (e.g., CV01N, CV02N)
  Custom transactions related to contract types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues for contract types.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on authorization concepts for contract management or HR master data.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always assign the least privilege necessary.
  Use authorization trace tools to diagnose authorization issues.
  Document changes to roles and authorizations for audit purposes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific authorization objects or steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  User lacks authorization to restore contract type.
  
  
  Solution
  Check missing authorizations (SU53/ST01), update user roles to include required contract type and activity authorizations.
  
  
  Related Info
  Authorization objects like P_CONTRACT, P_ORGIN; transactions like PA30, CV02N; use SU53 for diagnosis.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific authorization objects or role configuration!