How To Fix MEPO061 - You have no authorization to create with reference to an RFQ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 061

• Message text: You have no authorization to create with reference to an RFQ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO061 - You have no authorization to create with reference to an RFQ ?

  The SAP error message MEPO061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a document (such as a purchase order) with reference to a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various transactions and actions is controlled through authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions to create a document with reference to an RFQ, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEPO061 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create documents with reference to RFQs.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  E_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  E_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization)
  E_BEST_EKOT (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is assigned to the user and that the changes are reflected in their session.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made to the user's authorizations for future reference.
  Provide training or guidance to users on the necessary authorizations required for their roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check and modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze failed authorization checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to the MEPO061 error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and procurement processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MEPO061 error in SAP.