How To Fix MMPUR_CQTN_CRT_POHUB020 - You are not authorized to create PO for plant &1 in system &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CQTN_CRT_POHUB - Messages from Create PO from MPRC app

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to create PO for plant &1 in system &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN_CRT_POHUB020 - You are not authorized to create PO for plant &1 in system &2. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN_CRT_POHUB020 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a Purchase Order (PO) for a specific plant in the SAP system. This is a common authorization issue that can arise in SAP environments.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions to create Purchase Orders for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user's role may be restricted to certain plants, and the plant in question is not included in their authorization profile.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating Purchase Orders for the specified plant.
  If the user needs access to multiple plants, ensure that the roles assigned to them cover all relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles if Necessary:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific plant.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the creation of the Purchase Order again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Purchase Orders include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchasing Document Authorization
  M_BEST_WA: Plant-specific Authorizations
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.