How To Fix MW632 - There are no authorizations for purchasing groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 632

• Message text: There are no authorizations for purchasing groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW632 - There are no authorizations for purchasing groups ?

  The SAP error message MW632 ("There are no authorizations for purchasing groups") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to purchasing groups (such as creating or modifying purchase orders) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the purchasing group in question.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the purchasing group they are trying to access.
  Purchasing Group Configuration: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing groups.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for purchasing groups is M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Group Authorization).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object. You can check this using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and materials management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW632 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with purchasing groups in SAP.