How To Fix WV151 - User is not authorized for all sales orgs and distr. channels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 151

• Message text: User is not authorized for all sales orgs and distr. channels

What causes this issue?

The user does not have authorization for all the
<GL:distribution_chain>distribution chains</> entered/selected. This
means that not all the distribution chains can be displayed in the
pricing list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV151 - User is not authorized for all sales orgs and distr. channels ?

  The SAP error message WV151 indicates that a user is not authorized to access certain sales organizations and distribution channels. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction related to sales and distribution (SD) but lacks the necessary authorizations in their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific sales organization and distribution channel.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  Organizational Structure: The sales organization or distribution channel may not be included in the user's assigned roles or profiles.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the relevant sales organizations and distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign them to the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the roles exist but do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles to include the relevant authorization objects (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_VKORG, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for sales and distribution, such as:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Area)
  V_VBAK_VKORG (Sales Organization)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there have been any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the WV151 error effectively.