How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER059 - You are not authorized to display a potential supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 059

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER059 - You are not authorized to display a potential supplier ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER059 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a potential supplier in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user trying to access the supplier information.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to view potential suppliers.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or objects related to supplier management.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to access the supplier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for supplier management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  Common authorization objects related to supplier management include S_RFC, S_TCODE, and specific SRM-related objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to potential suppliers.
  Roles may include SAP_SRMSMC_SUPPLIER or similar, depending on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to supplier management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing suppliers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to access supplier information and understand the authorization model in your SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.