How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON026 - You are not authorized to create a purchase contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a purchase contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON026 - You are not authorized to create a purchase contract ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON026 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a purchase contract in the SAP system. This is a common issue that can arise due to various reasons related to user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. In SAP, authorizations are controlled by authorization objects that define what actions a user can perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for creating purchase contracts.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) that the user is not authorized to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for creating purchase contracts typically include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Document: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_VKO (Purchase Document: Authorization for Vendor)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating purchase contracts.
  
  
  
  Organizational Levels:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) that they are trying to create the purchase contract for.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for more detailed information.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the user’s ability to create a purchase contract to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON026.