How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE010 - User has no authorization for purchasing group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: User has no authorization for purchasing group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE010 - User has no authorization for purchasing group &1 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific purchasing group identified by &1. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified purchasing group. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the purchasing group.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to purchasing groups (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) may not include the purchasing group in question.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following 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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correctly assigned but the user still encounters the error, check the authorization objects associated with the purchasing group. Ensure that the purchasing group in question is included in the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the purchasing groups they need access to and that they have the necessary training to understand how to request access if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MMPUR_ARCHIVE010 error.