How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK079 - Product &1 location &2: person responsible &3 has no buyer authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Product &1 location &2: person responsible &3 has no buyer authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK079 - Product &1 location &2: person responsible &3 has no buyer authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK079 indicates that there is an issue with buyer authorization for a specific product and location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the person responsible for the product at the specified location does not have the necessary buyer authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user identified as the person responsible for the product at the specified location does not have the required authorization to perform buying activities for that product.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the buyer functions in the system.
  Product/Location Configuration: The product or location may not be properly configured in the system, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management area in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Check the roles assigned to the user who is responsible for the product.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include buyer authorization.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include buyer authorization.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  Review Product and Location Settings:
  
  Verify that the product and location are correctly set up in the system.
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions that might be affecting the authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management in APO to understand the specific authorizations required for buyer roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to user roles or product/location settings, test the scenario again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Product View in APO)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and buyer roles, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Buyer) and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK079.