How To Fix MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES054 - User &1 is not authorized to create/change POs with data &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES - message for MMPUR RPO

• Message number: 054

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to create/change POs with data &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES054 - User &1 is not authorized to create/change POs with data &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES054 indicates that a user is not authorized to create or change Purchase Orders (POs) with specific data. This error typically arises due to authorization issues related to the user's role or profile in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create or modify Purchase Orders for the specified data (e.g., vendor, material, or purchasing organization).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction codes related to Purchase Order creation or modification.
  Data Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the data (like certain vendors or materials) that the user is trying to access, which are not permitted for their user role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for creating or changing Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order by Vendor)
  M_BEST_VKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order by Purchasing Group)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and procurement to ensure that users have the correct permissions.
  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 resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES054.