How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER033 - You are not authorized to edit a contact person relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit a contact person relationship

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER033 - You are not authorized to edit a contact person relationship ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER033 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a contact person relationship in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify or manage contact person details but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to edit contact person relationships.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific transaction or data.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the appropriate user group that has the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for editing contact person relationships.
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects related to contact person management (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_SRM_AUTH, etc.) and check if the user has the required authorizations.
  Role Adjustment: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SRM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues 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 related to the error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER033.