How To Fix APPL_MM_PR014 - You are not authorized to create a PO for the plant '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 014

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR014 - You are not authorized to create a PO for the plant '&1' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR014 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a Purchase Order (PO) for a specific plant. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to create a PO for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general purchasing rights but lacks specific rights for the plant in question.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the relevant plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the plant.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific plant. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to purchasing (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) and ensuring that the plant is included in the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the PO again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations if further clarification is needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing in SAP MM (Materials Management) to understand what permissions are required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.