How To Fix MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC016 - Not authorized to create PO for document type & and connected system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Not authorized to create PO for document type & and connected system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC016 - Not authorized to create PO for document type & and connected system & ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC016 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a Purchase Order (PO) for a specific document type in a connected system. This error typically arises in scenarios where there are restrictions based on user roles, authorizations, or configurations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the PO does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific document type.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may have specific settings that restrict who can create POs of that type.
  Connected System Restrictions: If the PO is being created in a connected system (like a subsidiary or a different SAP instance), there may be additional restrictions or configurations that apply.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for creating POs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in transaction OMEC (for purchasing document types) to ensure that the settings allow the user to create POs.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating POs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue is related to a connected system, consult with the Basis team to ensure that the connection is properly configured and that there are no additional restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt to create the PO again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OMEC: Maintain Document Types
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchase Order: Authorization for Vendor
  M_BEST_FRE: Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and document type configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC016.