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

APPL_MM_PR012 - Overview

• 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