How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER061 - You are not authorized to display a contact person relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 061

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER061 - You are not authorized to display a contact person relationship ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER061 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display a contact person relationship in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access information related to contact persons but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view contact person relationships.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include access to the relevant transaction codes or objects.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to contact person relationships may not be included in the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to contact person relationships.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to the SRM module, particularly those that govern access to contact person data. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_SRM_AUTH (SRM Authorization)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their role assignments or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  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 the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Profile Generator) for role management and SU01 (User Maintenance) for user management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices in SRM.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization trace (using transaction SU53) to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER061.