How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE102 - No authorization for search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE - SRM Generic SP : Message Front End

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No authorization for search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE102 - No authorization for search ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE102 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a search operation in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or data for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations to perform the search operation.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the search functionality may not be properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include search permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the search functionality. Common authorization objects in SRM include S_SRM_AUTH, S_SRM_BC, and others related to the specific search functionality.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to add them to the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  After making changes, ensure to regenerate the profile for the user.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After updating the roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze authorization issues).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in SRM.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SRM.
  
  
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production users while troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE102 error.