How To Fix WX353 - No authorization for blocking this plant for SlsArea &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 353

• Message text: No authorization for blocking this plant for SlsArea &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to block the plant for the
<GL:sales_area>sales area</> specified.
Reason: the plant is assigned to an authorization group.

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 WX353 - No authorization for blocking this plant for SlsArea & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WX353 - No authorization for blocking this plant for SlsArea &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to block a plant for a sales area in the system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization object permissions to block the plant for the given sales area.
  In SAP, blocking a plant for a sales area is a sensitive operation that restricts sales activities for that plant within the specified sales area. To perform this, the user must have the appropriate authorization.
  
  Authorization Object Involved:
  
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area)
  V_VBKA_VKO controls authorizations related to sales area data, including blocking plants for sales areas.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization for the authorization object V_VBKA_VKO.
  The user must have authorization for the relevant Sales Organization (VKORG), Distribution Channel (VTWEG), and Division (SPART).
  The authorization field ACTVT (Activity) should include the activity for blocking (usually activity 02 = Change).
  
  
  
  Update User Role:
  
  Update the user’s role(s) in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations.
  Assign the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  Test the Change:
  
  After updating the authorization, have the user try to block the plant again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Blocking a Plant for a Sales Area is typically done in transaction OVX5 or via customizing.
  The error message is a standard SAP authorization error indicating insufficient rights.
  Always follow your organization's security policies when granting authorizations.
  If you are unsure about the exact authorization needed, consult your SAP Security or Basis team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WX353 - No authorization for blocking this plant for SlsArea &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for blocking plant in sales area
  
  
  Authorization Object
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area)
  
  
  Solution
  Grant proper authorization for sales area and blocking activity (usually ACTVT=02)
  
  
  Tools to Diagnose
  SU53, ST01, PFCG
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, and the user role details.