How To Fix WX318 - No authorization for blocking plants for sales area & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 318

• Message text: No authorization for blocking plants for sales area & & &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to block plants in the
<GL:sales_area>sales area</> specified. Your user master record does
not contain a profile which defines this authorization.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the person responsible for allocating authorizations if
you need this authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX318 - No authorization for blocking plants for sales area & & & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WX318: No authorization for blocking plants for sales area & & &:
  
  Error Message
  WX318: No authorization for blocking plants for sales area & & &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to block a plant for a specific sales area (combination of Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action.
  In SAP, blocking a plant for a sales area means preventing the plant from being used in sales transactions for that sales area. This is controlled by authorizations to ensure only authorized personnel can make such changes.
  The message indicates that the user lacks the required authorization object(s) to block plants for the specified sales area.
  
  Authorization Objects Involved
  The key authorization object related to this error is:
  
  
  V_VBKA_VKO – Sales Area Authorization
  
  This object controls access to sales organizations, distribution channels, and divisions.
  
  
  V_VBKA_VKO fields:
  
  VKORG (Sales Organization)
  VTWEG (Distribution Channel)
  SPART (Division)
  
  
  
  V_VBKA_VKO is typically part of the user’s role/profile.
  
  
  Additionally, the user might need authorization for:
  
  V_TVKO_VKO – Sales Organization Authorization
  V_TVKO_VTWEG – Distribution Channel Authorization
  V_TVKO_SPART – Division Authorization
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization check.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  Ensure the user has the correct authorizations for the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) they are trying to block the plant for.
  Add or adjust the authorization object V_VBKA_VKO in the user’s role/profile to include the relevant sales area values.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  Assign the updated role to the user.
  Make sure the user has authorization to block plants (this might be controlled by specific activity values in the authorization object).
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After updating the authorizations, have the user try the operation again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Blocking Plants for Sales Area is typically done in transaction OVX5 or during master data maintenance.
  The authorization check ensures that only authorized sales personnel can restrict plant usage in sales processes.
  If you are unsure which sales area values to assign, consult your sales organization structure or SAP SD team.
  Sometimes, the authorization issue might also be related to organizational level restrictions in other related authorization objects.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to block plants for the specified sales area.
  
  
  Authorization Object
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Area Authorization)
  
  
  Solution
  Check SU53, update user roles to include correct sales area authorizations, assign roles.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OVX5 (Plant blocking), SU53 (Authorization check), ST01 (Trace)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact role changes or authorization object values, please provide the sales area details or user role information.