How To Fix MM_PUR_RFQ025 - No authorization to change supplier quotations for purchasing group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_RFQ - Message class of MM PUR RFQ

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No authorization to change supplier quotations for purchasing group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ025 - No authorization to change supplier quotations for purchasing group &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ025 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change supplier quotations for a specific purchasing group. This error typically arises in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to modify a supplier quotation but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile for the specific purchasing group. In SAP, authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform on specific objects, including purchasing groups.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing group in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the authorization objects related to purchasing groups, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the supplier quotation again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing in SAP, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA - Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group
  M_BEST_EKO - Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization
  M_BEST_VKO - Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Training: If you frequently encounter authorization issues, consider training on SAP security and authorization management to better understand how to navigate and resolve these issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MM_PUR_RFQ025 error.