How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER057 - You are not authorized to display a bidder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 057

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER057 - You are not authorized to display a bidder ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER057: You are not authorized to display a bidder typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a user attempts to access information about a supplier or bidder but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to view the bidder's details.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes access to supplier information.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SRM system that restrict access to certain users or groups.
  
  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 roles that include access to supplier information.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to supplier data. Common authorization objects in SRM include S_SRM_BID and S_SRM_SUPP.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  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
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in SRM.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to request access or report authorization issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER057.