How To Fix /SRMSMC/S3Q_EXT030 - You are not authorized to access the data of supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/S3Q_EXT -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You are not authorized to access the data of supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/S3Q_EXT030 - You are not authorized to access the data of supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/S3Q_EXT030 indicates that a user is not authorized to access the data of a specific supplier in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises due to authorization issues related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to access supplier data.
  User Profile: The user profile may not include the required permissions for the specific supplier or supplier group.
  Data Access Control: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain suppliers based on criteria such as organizational units or purchasing groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to supplier data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_BCE_ORD, S_SRM_SUP) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that provide access to the supplier data.
  This may involve adding roles that are specific to supplier management or procurement.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that correspond to the suppliers they need to access.
  This can be checked in the user profile or through the organizational structure in SAP.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP SRM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/S3Q_EXT030.