How To Fix OPS_SE_GEN071 - No Authorization for Purchase Order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_GEN - Service enabling generic functionality

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No Authorization for Purchase Order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN071 - No Authorization for Purchase Order ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN071, which states "No Authorization for Purchase Order," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to a purchase order does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, display, or delete a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for handling purchase orders.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to purchase orders (e.g., EINKT, EINKO, EINKA, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain organizational units (e.g., company codes, purchasing organizations) but not to others, leading to authorization issues.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include purchase order authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the last authorization check and can help identify the specific missing authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchasing, such as:
  
  EINKT (Purchase Order)
  EINKO (Purchasing Document)
  EINKA (Purchasing Group)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the OPS_SE_GEN071 error message in SAP.