How To Fix WV167 - No authorization for distr. chain &1/&2, plant &3, material group &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No authorization for distr. chain &1/&2, plant &3, material group &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV167 - No authorization for distr. chain &1/&2, plant &3, material group &4 ?

  The SAP error message WV167 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific distribution chain, plant, and material group combination. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified distribution chain, plant, and material group.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO for sales documents) may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV167 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the distribution chain, plant, and material group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the distribution chain, plant, and material group.
  Ensure that the authorization object relevant to the transaction is included in the role.
  
  
  
  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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for your specific SAP module (e.g., SD, MM) to understand what authorizations are required.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the WV167 error message.