How To Fix MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP006 - Attachment cannot be added; please contact your key user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP - Approval Completion for Purchase Requisition

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Attachment cannot be added; please contact your key user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP006 - Attachment cannot be added; please contact your key user ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP006 indicates that an attachment cannot be added to a purchase requisition (PR) during the approval process. This error typically arises due to configuration issues, authorization problems, or system settings that restrict the addition of attachments.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to add attachments to the purchase requisition.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in a way that restricts attachments for certain document types or statuses.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow attachments based on the configuration in the SAP system.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent attachments from being added.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to add attachments. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  The relevant authorization objects may include M_MATE_MAR for material management or M_MATE_MAR for purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to document attachments in the purchase requisition process.
  Check if there are any specific settings in the document type configuration that restrict attachments.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify if the document type of the purchase requisition allows attachments. This can be done in the configuration settings for purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Key User or Support Team:
  
  Since the error message suggests contacting a key user, reach out to your SAP key user or support team for assistance. They may have insights into specific configurations or issues affecting your instance of SAP.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Notes:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on purchase requisition processes and attachment handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Resources: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP document management and purchase requisition processes to better understand how attachments are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.