How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG016 - You are not authorized to display this purchasing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG - Approval Gateway Services: General Message Class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this purchasing document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG016 - You are not authorized to display this purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG016, which states "You are not authorized to display this purchasing document," typically indicates that the user attempting to access a purchasing document (such as a purchase order) does not have the necessary authorizations to view that document.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view the specific purchasing document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., it may be locked or in a state that requires special permissions).
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may lack the necessary permissions in the authorization objects related to purchasing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user needs access to specific purchasing documents, ensure that they are assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the purchasing document. If it is in a restricted status, consult with the relevant department to understand if access can be granted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the purchasing document again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization failures or PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG016.