How To Fix WRBA011 - No authorization for the process for suppliers and/or plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRBA - Retail Buying: Additional Function

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No authorization for the process for suppliers and/or plants

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRBA011: No authorization for the process for suppliers and/or plants:
  
  Error Message
  WRBA011: No authorization for the process for suppliers and/or plants
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform a process or transaction related to suppliers (vendors) and/or plants but lacks the necessary authorizations. In SAP, access to certain supplier and plant-related processes is controlled by authorization objects. If the user’s role does not include the required authorizations for the specific supplier(s) or plant(s), the system will issue this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  The user is trying to create, change, or display supplier master data or related documents.
  The user is attempting to process purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement documents linked to specific suppliers or plants.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary supplier or plant authorizations.
  
  
  Related Authorization Objects
  The error is often related to missing or insufficient authorizations in one or more of the following authorization objects:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing Document Type
  M_LIFNR: Vendor Master (Authorization for vendor numbers)
  M_LIFST: Vendor Master (Authorization for vendor account groups)
  M_EINA: Purchasing Info Record (General Data)
  M_EINE: Purchasing Info Record (Purchasing Organization Data)
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Plant Data
  M_WERKS: Plant Authorization
  M_BEST_EKG: Purchasing Group Authorization
  
  The key object here is often M_LIFNR (Vendor Master), which controls access to vendor master data by vendor number ranges.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization checks during the process.
  
  
  
  Review and Adjust Roles:
  
  Identify the roles assigned to the user via transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Check the roles for the relevant authorization objects (especially M_LIFNR and M_WERKS).
  Ensure that the vendor number ranges and plant values required for the process are included in the authorization fields.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor and Plant Authorizations:
  
  In the role maintenance (PFCG), update the authorization data to include the necessary vendor numbers and plants.
  If vendor number ranges are used, make sure the user has access to the correct ranges.
  For plants, ensure the user has authorization for the relevant plant(s).
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  After adjusting roles, transport the changes to the production system if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Have the user retry the process to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is common in environments with strict segregation of duties and detailed authorization management.
  Vendor master data and plant authorizations are often tightly controlled to prevent unauthorized changes or access.
  If the user needs access to multiple vendors or plants, consider using authorization groups or ranges to simplify role maintenance.
  Consult your security team or SAP Basis team if you do not have authorization to change roles.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  User lacks authorization for the supplier(s) and/or plant(s) involved in the process.
  
  
  Solution
  Check SU53/ST01, update roles in PFCG to include required vendor and plant authorizations.
  
  
  Objects
  M_LIFNR (Vendor), M_WERKS (Plant), M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Doc Type), etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or role adjustments, please provide more details about the process or transaction code involved.