How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON097 - Authorization missing for &1 &2; contact administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Authorization missing for &1 &2; contact administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON097 - Authorization missing for &1 &2; contact administrator ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON097 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to purchasing (such as creating or modifying a purchase requisition) but lacks the necessary authorization. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent specific details about the object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to:
  
  The user role not being properly configured.
  The user not being assigned to the correct authorization group.
  Changes in the authorization roles that have not been updated for the user.
  
  
  
  Role Changes: If there have been recent changes to roles or authorizations in the system, the user may have lost access to certain functions.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain transactions or data based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Contact Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. The administrator can:
  
  Check the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Verify if the necessary authorization objects are included in the user's role.
  Adjust the roles or create new ones as needed to grant the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator should review the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Requisition)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_FRE (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Info Record)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: The administrator can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user authorizations and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, the administrator should test the user's access to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage them effectively.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, review audit logs to see what actions were attempted and what specific authorizations were missing.
  
  By following these steps, the administrator should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to perform the required actions in the SAP system.