How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG045 - User has no authorization for purchasing group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG - Data Aging Message Class

• Message number: 045

• Message text: User has no authorization for purchasing group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG045 - User has no authorization for purchasing group &1 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG045 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific purchasing group identified by &1. This error typically arises in the Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to create or modify purchasing documents (like purchase orders) for a purchasing group they are not authorized to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the authorization object related to purchasing groups (e.g., M_BEST_BSA).
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for the purchasing group in question.
  Purchasing Group Configuration: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to that group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorizations to the user’s role.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Assign User to Purchasing Group:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the user is assigned to the purchasing group in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., in the vendor master or material master).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request changes if they encounter issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the purchasing group in SAP.