How To Fix WV159 - No authorization to update conditions for s.org./dist.ch. selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No authorization to update conditions for s.org./dist.ch. selected

What causes this issue?

The user has no authorization for the
<GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain(s)</> selected in the pricing
screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV159 - No authorization to update conditions for s.org./dist.ch. selected ?

  The SAP error message WV159 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to update conditions for the specified sales organization and distribution channel. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents or when trying to maintain condition records.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for updating pricing conditions. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain users are restricted from making changes to specific sales organizations or distribution channels.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being used may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to update conditions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects, such as V_KONN_KON (for condition maintenance) or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the sales organization and distribution channel allow the user to make updates. This may involve checking the settings in transaction OVK1 (for sales organization) and OVK2 (for distribution channel).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to condition maintenance include:
  
  V_KONN_KON: Conditions (Access to condition records)
  V_KONN_VKS: Conditions (Access to sales area)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  OVK1/OVK2: Configuration for sales organization and distribution channel
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.