How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER056 - You are not authorized to display a supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: You are not authorized to display a supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER056 - You are not authorized to display a supplier ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER056: You are not authorized to display a supplier typically indicates that the user attempting to access supplier information does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to view that specific supplier's data. This error is common in systems where role-based access control is implemented, such as in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to view supplier data.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes supplier display permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the supplier data that limit access based on certain criteria (e.g., company code, purchasing organization).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SRM system that restrict access to certain suppliers.
  
  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 supplier display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to supplier management (e.g., S_Supplier, S_RFC, etc.) to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the correct role, you may need to assign a new role or modify an existing role to include the necessary permissions for supplier display.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the necessary roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  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
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management in SRM.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER056.