How To Fix VL149 - You have no authorization for purchase order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: You have no authorization for purchase order &

INCLUDE 'NA_NO_AUTHORIZATION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL149 - You have no authorization for purchase order & ?

  The SAP error message VL149, which states "You have no authorization for purchase order &," typically indicates that the user attempting to access or process a purchase order does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This can occur in various SAP transactions related to logistics, such as goods movements or deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view or process the specified purchase order.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company code, plant) associated with the purchase order.
  
  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 the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order is in a status that allows access. If it is blocked or in a restricted state, you may need to resolve that issue first.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (company code, plant, etc.) associated with the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for purchase orders, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  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 causing the VL149 error.