How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON058 - User not allowed as a requestor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: User not allowed as a requestor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON058 - User not allowed as a requestor ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON058 indicates that the user is not authorized to act as a requestor in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when creating or processing purchase requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create or manage purchase requisitions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for requestor activities.
  Organizational Assignment: The user may not be linked to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) that allow them to act as a requestor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for creating purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Organizational Data:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units. This can be checked in the user profile or through the relevant organizational management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations in the MM module.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MMPUR_REQ_COMMON058 error message.