How To Fix APPL_MM_PR013 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the contract type '&1'

APPL_MM_PR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR013 - You are not authorized to create a contract for the contract type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR013 indicates that a user is attempting to create a contract for a specific contract type but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. 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 object for the specific contract type they are trying to create. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may have restrictions based on organizational policies or system configurations, and the user may not be permitted to create contracts of that type.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for the creation of contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into