How To Fix WX354 - No authorization for marking this plant for deletion for SlsArea & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 354

• Message text: No authorization for marking this plant for deletion for SlsArea & & &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to flag the plant for deletion in 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 WX354 - No authorization for marking this plant for deletion for SlsArea & & & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WX354 No authorization for marking this plant for deletion for SlsArea & & &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to mark a plant for deletion in the Sales Area data, but the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Specifically, the authorization check fails for the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) related to the plant.
  In SAP, marking a plant for deletion in sales area data requires specific authorizations because it affects sales processes and master data integrity. The system checks if the user has the authorization object related to sales area data changes, and if not, it throws this error.
  
  Authorization Object Involved:
  
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Area Authorization)
  Possibly also V_VBKA_VKO or related authorization objects controlling plant deletion in sales area data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the required authorization to mark plants for deletion in the sales area.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace via ST01 or SUIM to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  The user needs authorization for the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) and plant combination.
  The authorization object V_VBKA_VKO should include the relevant sales area and plant.
  The activity (field ACTVT) should allow deletion or change (usually activity 02 for change or 06 for delete).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  Update the user’s role(s) in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure the role includes the plant and sales area values for which deletion is intended.
  
  
  
  Test After Authorization Update:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user try again to mark the plant for deletion.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Marking a plant for deletion in sales area data means the plant will no longer be used in sales transactions for that sales area.
  This action is sensitive because it can impact sales orders, deliveries, and billing.
  Always ensure that the plant is not used in any active sales documents before marking it for deletion.
  If the plant is still in use, the system may prevent deletion regardless of authorization.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WX354 No authorization for marking this plant for deletion for SlsArea & & &
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to mark plant for deletion in the specified sales area
  
  
  Authorization Object
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Area Authorization)
  
  
  Solution
  Grant appropriate authorization for sales area and plant in user roles (via PFCG)
  
  
  Check Tools
  SU53 (authorization check), ST01 (trace), SUIM (user info system)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization or adjusting roles, please provide the user ID and sales area details, and I can guide you through the steps.