How To Fix MN002 - No authorization for & & in purchasing org. & and purchasing group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for & & in purchasing org. & and purchasing group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN002 - No authorization for & & in purchasing org. & and purchasing group & ?

  The SAP error message MN002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to purchasing in a specific purchasing organization and purchasing group. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify purchasing documents (like purchase orders or purchase requisitions) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified purchasing organization and purchasing group.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the purchasing activities.
  Organizational Structure: The purchasing organization or group may not be correctly assigned to the user’s profile.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization and group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects in the user’s roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and purchasing group in their user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.