How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON057 - Requestor &1 is not authorized for purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 057

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON057 - Requestor &1 is not authorized for purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON057 indicates that the user (requestor) is not authorized to perform actions related to a specific purchasing organization. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or manage purchase requisitions but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified purchasing organization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to them for the purchasing organization in question.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary purchasing organization.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or purchasing organization settings may have led to the user losing access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to allow the user to perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units in the system. This can be checked in the user master record (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group) and M_BEST_EKG (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  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 MMPUR_REQ_COMMON057.