How To Fix CM_SDM_API041 - &1 No authorization for Purchase Organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 041

• Message text: &1 No authorization for Purchase Organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API041 - &1 No authorization for Purchase Organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API041 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific Purchase Organization. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to purchasing or procurement but lacks the required permissions for the specified Purchase Organization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access or perform actions related to the specified Purchase Organization.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Purchase Organization.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or Purchase Organization settings may lead to authorization issues if not updated in the user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the Purchase Organization in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Organization) and M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the Purchase Organization.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_SDM_API041.