How To Fix MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES055 - User &1 is not authorized to create/change POs with purchasing org &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES - message for MMPUR RPO

• Message number: 055

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES055 - User &1 is not authorized to create/change POs with purchasing org &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES055 indicates that a user is not authorized to create or change Purchase Orders (POs) for a specific purchasing organization. This is a common issue in SAP systems related to user authorizations and roles.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified purchasing organization.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to create or modify POs for that purchasing organization.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units in the SAP system, which can restrict their ability to perform certain actions.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing any changes from being made.
  
  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 check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating or changing POs in the specified purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units. This can be checked in the user profile or through the organizational structure in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the ability to create or change POs again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Organization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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_RPO_MESSAGES055.