How To Fix ME624 - You have no authorization for a purchase order referencing a requisition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 624

• Message text: You have no authorization for a purchase order referencing a requisition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME624 - You have no authorization for a purchase order referencing a requisition ?

  The SAP error message ME624, which states "You have no authorization for a purchase order referencing a requisition," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a purchase order that is linked to a requisition, but their user profile lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the purchase order that is linked to the requisition.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Requisition Status: The requisition may be in a status that restricts access or modification.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) associated with the purchase order or requisition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the relevant transactions (e.g., ME21N for creating purchase orders).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  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 permissions.
  
  
  
  Requisition Status:
  
  Verify the status of the requisition. If it is blocked or in a status that prevents further processing, resolve any issues with the requisition.
  
  
  
  Organizational Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units. This may involve checking the user's assignment to company codes, purchasing organizations, or other relevant structures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to purchase orders and requisitions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order by Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ME624 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.