How To Fix MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR026 - No authorization for purchasing document type &1, activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR - Message Class for Purchase Order Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No authorization for purchasing document type &1, activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR026 - No authorization for purchasing document type &1, activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action on a specific purchasing document type. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create, change, display, or delete a purchasing document (like a purchase order) but lacks the required permissions for that document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific purchasing document type and activity.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specific purchasing document type and activity.
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization object for purchasing documents, typically M_BEST_BSA (for purchasing document types) and M_BEST_EKO (for purchasing activities).
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to:
  
  Modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Create a new role with the required permissions and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business processes and security requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the purchasing document type and activity in SAP.