How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS015 - You are not authorized to use condition type &1

APPL_MM_PUR_SOS015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS - Messages for Source of Supply

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to use condition type &1

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APPL_MM_PUR_SOS015 - Details

• The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS015 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific condition type in the context of purchasing or materials management. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) that involves a condition type for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to use the specified condition type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The condition type may be restricted in the system configuration, limiting its use to certain user roles or groups.
  User Role Changes: If a user's role has been changed or if they have been assigned a new role that does not include the necessary authorizations, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see