How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO012 - You are not authorized to edit purchase order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit purchase order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO012 - You are not authorized to edit purchase order &1 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO012 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit a specific purchase order (PO). This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user attempting to make changes to the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects to edit the purchase order. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions within the assigned roles.
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., it might be completed, closed, or in a locked state).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) associated with the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, particularly those related to purchase order editing (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchase order. If it is in a status that does not allow editing, you may need to change the status or take appropriate actions to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the purchase order. This may involve checking the user's assignment to company codes, purchasing organizations, or plants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Organization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.