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

APPL_MM_PUR_PO043 - Overview

• 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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APPL_MM_PUR_PO043 - Details

• 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