How To Fix MM_PUR_PR_APV_MSG016 - You are not authorized to display this purchasing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PR_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_PR_APV_MSG016 - You are not authorized to display this purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PR_APV_MSG016, which states "You are not authorized to display this purchasing document," typically indicates that the user attempting to access a purchasing document does not have the necessary authorization to view it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to view purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user's role does not include the necessary authorizations to display 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 workflow).
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary permissions for the purchasing documents.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company codes, purchasing groups) associated with the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the user's roles