How To Fix MEPO062 - You have no authorization to create with reference to a quotation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 062

• Message text: You have no authorization to create with reference to a quotation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO062 - You have no authorization to create with reference to a quotation ?

  The SAP error message MEPO062 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a purchase order with reference to a quotation. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object for creating purchase orders (e.g., M_BEST_BSA for purchase order creation).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to create purchase orders with reference to quotations.
  Quotation Status: The quotation itself may have restrictions or statuses that prevent it from being referenced.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) related to the quotation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEPO062 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for creating purchase orders are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Quotation Status:
  
  Check the status of the quotation to ensure it is valid and can be referenced. Ensure that it is not blocked or in a status that prevents it from being used.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (company code, purchasing organization) associated with the quotation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to purchase order creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the user can successfully create a purchase order with reference to the quotation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order with Reference)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.