How To Fix /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO008 - Not authorized to view the FactSheet for the selected Shopping Cart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Not authorized to view the FactSheet for the selected Shopping Cart

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO008 - Not authorized to view the FactSheet for the selected Shopping Cart ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO008 indicates that a user is not authorized to view the FactSheet for the selected Shopping Cart. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where users are trying to access specific functionalities related to shopping carts.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to view the FactSheet for the shopping cart.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing the FactSheet.
  Object-Specific Authorization: There may be specific authorization objects that are not satisfied for the user, preventing access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing the FactSheet.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects related to shopping cart access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the results from SU53 for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to shopping carts and FactSheets in SAP SRM. Common objects include S_SRM_CART and others specific to your organization's configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific role configurations and authorization requirements related to shopping carts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in SRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO008.