How To Fix WV162 - Selection not possible due to missing authorization

WV162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Selection not possible due to missing authorization

What causes this issue?

The user has no authorization to create a pricing document for the
distribution chain(s) entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV162 - Selection not possible due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message WV162, which states "Selection not possible due to missing authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data selection.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on their role or organizational assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after