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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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
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