How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG001 - Insufficient authorizations for changing supplier data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Insufficient authorizations for changing supplier data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG001 - Insufficient authorizations for changing supplier data. ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG001 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorizations to change supplier data in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to change supplier data does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or specific authorization objects related to supplier data management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) that prevent the user from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for changing supplier data. This may involve checking the roles in transaction PFCG.
  If the user needs additional roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the roles are present but do not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects (e.g., B_BUPA_GRP, B_BUPA_RLT, etc.) for supplier data changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the changes by attempting to modify supplier data again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to supplier data include:
  
  B_BUPA_GRP: Business Partner Group
  B_BUPA_RLT: Business Partner Relationship
  B_BUPA_DTA: Business Partner Data
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.