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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch
Message number: 016
Message text: You do not have authorization to maintain orig. batches for purch. orders
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VBOB_MM_OB016
- You do not have authorization to maintain orig. batches for purch. orders ?The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain original batches for purchase orders. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to batch management in the context of purchasing, but their user role does not include the required permissions.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects related to batch management or purchasing. This can happen due to:
- Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects for batch management (e.g.,
M_BEST_BSA
,M_BEST_EKG
, etc.).- Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow batch maintenance.
- User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions after changes in the system or organizational structure.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
Check User Authorizations:
- Use transaction code
SU53
immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.- Alternatively, you can use transaction
SU01
to view the user’s roles and authorizations.Review Role Assignments:
- Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction
PFCG
. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for batch management and purchasing.- If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
Add Required Authorizations:
- If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to assist with this.
Testing:
- After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
- Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
Related Information:
Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for batch management and purchasing. Common objects include:
M_BEST_BSA
(Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type)M_BEST_EKG
(Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor)M_MATE_MAR
(Material Master: Authorization for Material)SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and batch management processes.
Security Roles: Ensure that your organization has a clear process for managing user roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VBOB_MM_OB016 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain original batches for purchase orders.
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