How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON017 - No Authorisation to create Purchase Requisition for Document Type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No Authorisation to create Purchase Requisition for Document Type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON017 - No Authorisation to create Purchase Requisition for Document Type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a Purchase Requisition for a specific Document Type. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific document type in the Purchase Requisition process.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the creation of Purchase Requisitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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 check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for Purchase Requisitions typically include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Requisition: Authorization for Document Type)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Requisition: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the document type they are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for creating Purchase Requisitions.
  This can be done by a system administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the creation of the Purchase Requisition again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to Purchase Requisitions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON017.