How To Fix SRM_GENERAL007 - No authorization for search

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you may need to modify the user’s role in PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role has the appropriate authorization objects related to the search functionality in SRM, such as S_SRM_AUTH or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  If the user is not assigned the correct roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the search operation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the search operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SRM, which may include:
  
  S_SRM_AUTH: General authorization for SRM.
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SRM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRM_GENERAL007 error.