How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER087 - You are not authorized to edit or display a supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 087

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER087 - You are not authorized to edit or display a supplier ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER087 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit or display a supplier in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This is a common issue that can arise due to insufficient user roles or permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access supplier data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or objects related to supplier management.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may be part of a user group that is restricted from accessing certain suppliers.
  Data Access Control: There may be specific data access controls in place that limit visibility or editing capabilities based on certain criteria.
  
  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 access to supplier management functions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles that include the required authorizations for supplier editing and display.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to supplier management, procurement, or SRM-specific roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the roles. For supplier management, relevant authorization objects may include S_Supplier, S_TCODE, and others that control access to supplier data.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  User Group Settings:
  
  If user groups are being used to restrict access, verify that the user is in the correct group and that the group has the necessary permissions to access the supplier data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  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 - Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in SRM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER087.