How To Fix MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR028 - No authorization for purchasing organization &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: 028

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR028 - No authorization for purchasing organization &1, activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR028 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific purchasing organization and activity. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object for the purchasing organization or the specific activity they are trying to perform.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have general purchasing authorizations but lacks specific authorizations for the purchasing organization in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization and the specific activity (e.g., create, change, display).
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check if the authorization profiles need to be modified to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help analyze the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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.
  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 MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR028 error.