How To Fix APPL_MM_PR011 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the purch. org. '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a contract for the purch. org. '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR011 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the purch. org. '&1' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR011 indicates that a user is attempting to create a contract for a purchasing organization for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure compliance and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create contracts for the specified purchasing organization.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the purchasing organization.
  Organizational Structure: The purchasing organization may not be properly assigned to the user's profile or role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary role, a security administrator should assign the appropriate role that includes the authorization for the purchasing organization in question.
  If the role exists but does not include the necessary authorizations, it may need to be modified.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units in the system. This can be checked in the user master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session, and then attempt to create the contract again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Types) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Organization).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PR011 error and enable the user to create contracts for the specified purchasing organization.