How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO043 - You are not authorized to display the requested purchase order item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the requested purchase order item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO043 - You are not authorized to display the requested purchase order item ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO043 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific purchase order item. This error typically arises due to authorization issues within the SAP system, particularly related to the user's role and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to view the purchase order item.
  Object Level Security: The user may lack access to specific authorization objects related to purchase order display.
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that restricts visibility (e.g., deleted, archived).
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access to the company code associated with the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user's assigned roles and authorizations. This can be done by an SAP security administrator using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Item)
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the security administrator should adjust the roles or create new ones to include the required permissions.
  Check Purchase Order Status: Confirm that the purchase order is active and not in a restricted status.
  Company Code Access: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant company code associated with the purchase order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed guidance on setting up and managing user roles and permissions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the purchase order display in SAP.