How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO042 - You are not authorized to display purchase order item of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 042

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO042 - You are not authorized to display purchase order item of &1 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO042 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific purchase order item. This error typically arises in the Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to access a purchase order (PO) for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view the specified purchase order item.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may lack specific authorization objects related to purchase order display, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order) or M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Item).
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions for the relevant organizational units or purchasing groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include authorization for displaying purchase orders.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are required.
  Modify User Authorizations: If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s authorizations using transaction code PFCG to add the required roles or authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access to the purchase order again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchase orders, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA - Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order
  M_BEST_EKO - Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Item
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO042.