How To Fix ME433 - No authorization for & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 433

• Message text: No authorization for & and &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME433 - No authorization for & and & ?

  The SAP error message ME433 ("No authorization for & and &") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. The placeholders "&" in the message usually represent the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific action or object in the purchasing module.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the transaction or data.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes or purchasing groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing activities.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform. Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_BEST_EKG: Purchase Requisition Authorization
  M_BEST_FRE: Purchase Order Release Authorization
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., ME21N for creating purchase orders, ME51N for creating purchase requisitions).
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Security and Authorizations: Understanding how SAP handles user roles and authorizations is crucial. Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance, as they can provide insights into the specific configurations and settings in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ME433 error effectively.