How To Fix MMPUR_BASE079 - No templates exist for your user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_BASE - General Message Class of Component MM-PUR

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No templates exist for your user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_BASE079 - No templates exist for your user ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_BASE079 ("No templates exist for your user") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when a user attempts to access or create a purchasing document (like a purchase order) and there are no templates available for that user.
  Cause:
  
  No Templates Assigned: The most common cause is that the user does not have any purchasing templates assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the templates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents templates from being displayed or created.
  User-Specific Settings: The user may not have set up their user-specific settings correctly, which can affect the availability of templates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary templates assigned. This can typically be done by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) and check if templates are available.
  
  
  
  Assign Templates:
  
  If no templates are assigned, you may need to create or assign templates to the user. This can usually be done by a system administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization.
  Use transaction code ME41 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME42 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to create or modify templates.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the templates. This can be checked in the user roles assigned to them.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to purchasing templates in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under Materials Management.
  
  
  
  User-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user has correctly set up their user-specific settings. This can include checking their default settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on purchasing templates and user settings.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.