How To Fix MM_PUR_RFQ040 - You have no authorization to change RFQ for purchasing organization &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You have no authorization to change RFQ for purchasing organization &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ040 - You have no authorization to change RFQ for purchasing organization &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ040 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a specific purchasing organization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for changing RFQs in the specified purchasing organization.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the purchasing organization in question.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the purchasing organization associated with the RFQ.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, 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 User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for RFQ changes is typically M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for RFQ). Ensure that the user has the appropriate values set for this object, particularly for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the RFQ again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing Document: Authorization for RFQ
  M_BEST_EKG: Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Orders
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the MM_PUR_RFQ040 error message.