How To Fix ME236 - No selection possible due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No selection possible due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME236 - No selection possible due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message ME236 ("No selection possible due to missing authorizations") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system related to purchasing documents (like purchase orders, requisitions, etc.) but lacks the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization roles assigned to the user. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to certain organizational levels (like company codes, plants, etc.) that are required for the transaction.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on their role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME236 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational levels (like company codes, plants, etc.) that are required for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type), M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor), and M_BEST_FRE (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the ME236 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.