How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER062 - You are not authorized to display a service provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: You are not authorized to display a service provider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER062 - You are not authorized to display a service provider ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER062 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a service provider in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles or missing permissions related to the service provider's data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to access the service provider information.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required transactions or objects needed to view service provider details.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the specific service provider data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to service provider data.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to SRM and supplier management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the service provider display functionality. This may include objects like S_SRM_SRV or similar, depending on your specific configuration.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to the service provider again to confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult 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
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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 or consulting with an SAP Basis or Security expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER062 error message.