How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER023 - You are not authorized to create a bidder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a bidder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER023 - You are not authorized to create a bidder ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER023: You are not authorized to create a bidder typically indicates that the user attempting to create a bidder in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action of creating a bidder.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for bidder creation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SRM system that restrict certain users from creating bidders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has been assigned a role that includes the necessary authorizations for bidder creation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to bidder creation. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_SRM_BIDDER: This object controls access to bidder-related activities.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can review and adjust the user’s roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create a bidder again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the processes and requirements for creating bidders in the system. Providing training or documentation can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in SRM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that may have specific permissions related to bidder creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue preventing the creation of a bidder in the SAP SRM system.