How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO011 - You are not authorized to create purchase orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to create purchase orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO011 - You are not authorized to create purchase orders ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO011 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create purchase orders in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure compliance and security.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for creating purchase orders.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the permissions to create purchase orders.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not have the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary authorizations at the organizational level (e.g., company code, purchasing organization).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for purchase orders include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Creation)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Creation by Vendor)
  M_BEST_FRE (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Creation by Purchasing Group)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the creation of a purchase order again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for creating purchase orders, including any necessary approvals or workflows.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.