How To Fix MM_PUR_SES132 - Missing authorization for displaying contracts: &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Missing authorization for displaying contracts: &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES132 - Missing authorization for displaying contracts: &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES132 indicates that a user is attempting to display a contract but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data that they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object for displaying contracts in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to view the specific contract.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not cover the required authorizations for contract display.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that restricts visibility based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_SES132 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the MM_PUR authorization objects, particularly those related to contract display (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role in PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects. This may require the assistance of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team for assistance in granting the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for contract management in SAP MM. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor)
  M_BEST_BST (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role design.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MM_PUR_SES132 error.