How To Fix /SRMSMC/SCS006 - You are not authorized to access qualification responses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SCS -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You are not authorized to access qualification responses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SCS006 - You are not authorized to access qualification responses ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SCS006 You are not authorized to access qualification responses typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage qualification responses in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access supplier qualification data or during the qualification process.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary permissions to access qualification responses.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to supplier qualification may not be included in the user's role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the required transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to qualification responses. Common authorization objects for SRM include:
  
  S_SRM_AUTH (SRM Authorization)
  S_SRM_QA (Supplier Qualification)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations within these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management in SRM.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/SCS006.