How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON056 - Requestor &1 is not authorized for purchasing group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Requestor &1 is not authorized for purchasing group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON056 - Requestor &1 is not authorized for purchasing group &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON056 indicates that the user (requestor) is not authorized to create or manage purchase requisitions for a specific purchasing group. This is a common authorization issue in SAP, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions related to the specified purchasing group.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for the purchasing group in question.
  Purchasing Group Configuration: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be linked to the purchasing group in the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary role, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations for the purchasing group.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Modify User Master Data:
  
  If the user needs to be linked to a specific purchasing group, you can do this in the user master data or through the relevant configuration settings in the purchasing group setup.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition (to test after resolution)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the purchasing group.