How To Fix VCH_L2A_AUTH011 - You are not authorized for purchasing organization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_AUTH - VCH Transition - Authorization Errors

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized for purchasing organization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH011 - You are not authorized for purchasing organization &1 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH011 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific purchasing organization in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to purchasing (like creating or modifying purchase orders) for a purchasing organization for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization in their user profile for the specified purchasing organization.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  Organizational Structure: The purchasing organization may not be included in the user's assigned organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is included in the user’s organizational assignments. This can be checked in the user profile under the "Roles" or "Authorizations" tab.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide assistance in reviewing and adjusting the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for purchasing might include E_KAUF_VKO (Purchasing Document) and E_KAUF_BES (Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the purchasing organization in SAP.