How To Fix /SRMERP/OL_MO009 - No authorization for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/OL_MO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_MO009 - No authorization for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_MO009 No authorization for plant &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific plant in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user tries to access or modify data for a plant for which they do not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object for the specific plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The user may not be assigned to the plant in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include access to the required plant.
  User Group Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on user groups that limit access to certain plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for accessing the plant are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to plant access include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific plant.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to User:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the relevant plant in their user profile if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform in the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMERP/OL_MO009.