How To Fix MW690 - There is no authorization for the purchasing group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 690

• Message text: There is no authorization for the purchasing group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW690 - There is no authorization for the purchasing group &1 ?

  The SAP error message MW690, which states "There is no authorization for the purchasing group &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to a purchasing group for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various transactions related to purchasing, such as creating or changing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified purchasing group.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access or modify data related to that purchasing group.
  Purchasing Group Assignment: The purchasing group may not be correctly assigned to the user in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the purchasing group are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations for the purchasing group.
  Ensure that the authorization object EINKT (Purchasing Group) is included in the user's role with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is not assigned to the user, it may need to be added. This can be done in the user master record (transaction SU01) or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for purchasing groups include:
  
  EINKT: Purchasing Group
  EINKV: Vendor
  EINKT: Purchasing Document
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  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 related to the purchasing group in SAP.