How To Fix SRM_GENERAL007 - No authorization for search

SRM_GENERAL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERAL - General Message Class for Records Management

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No authorization for search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERAL007 - No authorization for search ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERAL007 ("No authorization for search") typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to perform a search operation but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various contexts, such as searching for suppliers, purchase orders, or other related data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role that is trying to perform the search. This can be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required for the search operation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific search functionality.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_GENERAL007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code