How To Fix M7249 - You do not have authorization for this transaction in storage location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 249

• Message text: You do not have authorization for this transaction in storage location &

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for goods movements is active in storage
location &V1&. You do not have authorization for movement type &V2& in
the storage location.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Cancel processing or enter another storage location.
If you need authorization, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7249 - You do not have authorization for this transaction in storage location & ?

  The SAP error message M7249, which states "You do not have authorization for this transaction in storage location &," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify data in the specified storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific storage location. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Storage Location Restrictions: The storage location may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the transaction in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role using transaction PFCG.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the storage location settings allow access for the user or the roles assigned to them. This may involve checking configuration settings in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the user can now access the required storage location.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to inventory management include M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) and M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting with a technical expert.