How To Fix APPL_MM_PR012 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the purchasing group '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a contract for the purchasing group '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR012 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the purchasing group '&1' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR012 indicates that a user is attempting to create a contract for a purchasing group 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:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to create contracts for the specified purchasing group.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the purchasing group.
  Purchasing Group Configuration: The purchasing group may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 for the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign them a new role that includes the required authorizations for the purchasing group.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Group Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the purchasing group in transaction OMEC or SPRO to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from creating contracts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the contract again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and contracts, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  OMEC: Maintain Purchasing Groups
  
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message APPL_MM_PR012.