How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER029 - You are not authorized to edit a bidder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER029 - You are not authorized to edit a bidder ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER029: You are not authorized to edit a bidder typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a user attempts to edit a bidder's information but lacks the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to edit bidder information in the SRM system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow editing of bidder information.
  
  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 the appropriate roles that include permissions for editing bidder information.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the roles. For editing bidders, you may need to look for authorization objects related to SRM and supplier management.
  Common authorization objects include S_SRM_BID or similar, which control access to bidder-related activities.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should request additional permissions from their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for managing user roles in the organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SRM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SRM.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully edit bidder information in the SAP SRM system.