How To Fix WV508 - Updated authorizations not used in single profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Updated authorizations not used in single profiles

What causes this issue?

The report program did not find any non-generated single profiles with
authorizations for the old authorization object W_VKPR_VKO for which
authorizations were recompiled for the new authorization objects in this
report program.

System Response

The automatic update of single profiles is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check single profiles to see whether they contain
authorizations for the old authorization object W_VKPR_VKO, which was
not recompiled, and whether new authorizations for the new authorization
objects need to be added to them.
If necessary, create suitable new authorizations for the new
authorization objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV508 - Updated authorizations not used in single profiles ?

  The SAP error message WV508 ("Updated authorizations not used in single profiles") typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the authorization profiles assigned to a user. This message indicates that the system has detected that some authorizations have been updated but are not reflected in the single profiles assigned to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Inconsistencies: The user has been assigned profiles that do not include the updated authorizations.
  Changes in Authorizations: Authorizations may have been modified or new authorizations added, but the profiles have not been updated accordingly.
  Buffer Issues: Sometimes, the authorization buffer may not reflect the latest changes, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recheck Authorizations: Verify the authorizations assigned to the user and ensure that they are up to date. You can do this using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  Update Profiles: If there are changes in the authorizations, you may need to regenerate the profiles. This can be done in the Profile Generator (transaction PFCG):
  
  Open the relevant role.
  Make any necessary changes to the authorizations.
  Save and generate the profile again.
  
  
  
  User Buffer Refresh: You can refresh the user buffer to ensure that the latest authorizations are loaded. This can be done by using transaction SU01 and selecting the user, then clicking on the "User Buffer" button to refresh.
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction can help identify which specific authorizations are missing for the user.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run a consistency check for the authorization profiles using transaction SUIM (User Information System) to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from a development system to a production system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Profile Generator
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations and roles work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of composite roles, single roles, and authorization objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV508 error and ensure that the user has the correct authorizations assigned.