How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS014 - You are not authorized to maintain pricing conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS - Messages for Source of Supply

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain pricing conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS014 - You are not authorized to maintain pricing conditions ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS014, which states "You are not authorized to maintain pricing conditions," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to pricing conditions does not have the necessary authorizations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to maintain pricing conditions in the system. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorization objects related to pricing conditions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The specific transaction being used may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for maintaining pricing conditions. Common authorization objects related to pricing conditions include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Sales Data)
  M_MATE_PRIC (Material Master: Pricing)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MEK1, MEK2, MEK3 for maintaining conditions).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for maintaining pricing conditions:
  
  MEK1: Create Condition
  MEK2: Change Condition
  MEK3: Display Condition
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Review the documentation for the relevant authorization objects to understand the permissions required for maintaining pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS014.