How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER074 - You are not authorized to create a SUS vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a SUS vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER074 - You are not authorized to create a SUS vendor ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER074: You are not authorized to create a SUS vendor typically occurs in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to create a Supplier (SUS vendor) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to create a SUS vendor in the system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for vendor creation.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for vendor creation activities.
  
  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 the appropriate roles that include authorization for creating SUS vendors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control vendor creation. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_SUS_VENDOR (Authorization for SUS Vendor)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include vendor creation permissions.
  If custom roles are used, ensure that they are configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create the SUS vendor again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to SUS vendor creation.
  
  
  
  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.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully create a SUS vendor in SAP.