How To Fix MEPA009 - No auth. to display request for quotation & for purchasing doc. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPA - Messages for Portal Applications MM-PUR

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No auth. to display request for quotation & for purchasing doc. type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPA009 - No auth. to display request for quotation & for purchasing doc. type & ?

  The SAP error message MEPA009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a request for quotation (RFQ) or a purchasing document of a specific type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP MM (Materials Management) when a user attempts to access or display documents for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view the RFQ or purchasing document.
  Document Type Restrictions: The specific purchasing document type may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the relevant transactions.
  
  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 code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for displaying RFQs and purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to purchasing documents (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKG, M_BEST_EKO) are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing documents in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Authorization for purchasing documents by document type.
  M_BEST_EKG: Authorization for purchasing documents by purchasing group.
  M_BEST_EKO: Authorization for purchasing documents by organization.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME41: Create Request for Quotation
  ME42: Change Request for Quotation
  ME43: Display Request for Quotation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPA009 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required purchasing documents.