How To Fix MW691 - You have no authorization for the purchasing organization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 691

• Message text: You have no authorization for the purchasing organization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW691 - You have no authorization for the purchasing organization &1 ?

  The SAP error message MW691, which states "You have no authorization for the purchasing organization &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to a purchasing organization for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various transactions related to purchasing, such as creating or changing purchase orders, vendor master data, or other procurement-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access or perform actions related to the specified purchasing organization.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the purchasing organization in question.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or the purchasing organization setup may not have been reflected in the user's authorization profile.
  Profile Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct authorization profile that includes access to the purchasing organization.
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Group) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Organizational Structure Review:
  
  Verify that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in the system and that the user is assigned to the appropriate organizational units.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, 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 issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as:
  
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchasing Organization
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing Group
  M_BEST_VKO: Vendor
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.