How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG066 - Supplier is not authorized to maintain data. Attachment cannot be shared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Supplier is not authorized to maintain data. Attachment cannot be shared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG066 - Supplier is not authorized to maintain data. Attachment cannot be shared ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG066 indicates that a supplier is not authorized to maintain data, which prevents them from sharing attachments. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or Business Partner (BP) management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The supplier user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of maintaining data or sharing attachments.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that allows them to access or modify the required data.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked for editing by another user or process, preventing the supplier from making changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions for suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the authorization roles assigned to the supplier user. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to maintain data and share attachments.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for data maintenance and attachment sharing.
  Roles can be managed through transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Check if the data is locked by another user or process. If so, wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SRM or Business Partner module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the supplier from performing the required actions.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that the system is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and permissions related to data maintenance and attachment sharing in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.