How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC034 - You are not authorized to change an info record for the purch. group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You are not authorized to change an info record for the purch. group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC034 - You are not authorized to change an info record for the purch. group & ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC034 indicates that a user is attempting to change an info record 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 data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to modify the info record for the specified purchasing group.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or object related to the info record.
  Purchasing Group Restrictions: The purchasing group may have specific restrictions that limit who can make changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This typically involves adding the appropriate authorization objects related to purchasing and info records.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Group Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group settings allow the user to make changes. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction OMEC (for purchasing groups) or related settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchasing Group Authorization
  M_BEST_MAT: Material Authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and roles, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.