How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO022 - You are not authorized to display purchase order of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 022

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO022 - You are not authorized to display purchase order of &1 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO022 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific purchase order (PO). This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization settings in the user's role or profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to view the specified purchase order. This could be due to missing authorization objects related to purchasing.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions to access purchase orders.
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that restricts visibility based on user roles or organizational structure.
  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:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to purchasing, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that allow access to the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing group) associated with the purchase order.
  If necessary, update the user’s organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team for further assistance. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved. They should attempt to access the purchase order again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects for purchasing to understand what permissions are required.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for purchasing to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO022.