How To Fix WRF_APC704 - No authorization for processing purchasing lists &1, node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 704

• Message text: No authorization for processing purchasing lists &1, node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC704 - No authorization for processing purchasing lists &1, node &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC704 No authorization for processing purchasing lists &1, node &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user attempting to process or access purchasing lists (such as source lists, quota arrangements, or other procurement-related lists) does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or values to perform the action on the specified purchasing list (&1) and node (&2).
  
  Explanation:
  
  Purchasing lists in SAP (like source lists or quota arrangements) are controlled objects that require specific authorizations.
  The system checks the user's authorizations before allowing processing or changes.
  If the user does not have the required authorization, the system throws this error to prevent unauthorized access or changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the missing authorization:
  
  Check which authorization object is relevant for the purchasing list processing.
  Common authorization objects related to purchasing lists include:
  
  M_EINK_FRG (Purchasing Document Authorization)
  M_EINK_BET (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Quota Arrangement)
  M_EINK_EKG (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Source List)
  
  
  
  
  
  Check user roles and authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user's assigned roles.
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles and their authorization objects.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the missing authorization check.
  
  
  
  Assign or adjust authorizations:
  
  Add or adjust the relevant authorization objects in the user's roles.
  Ensure the user has the correct activity (e.g., Display, Change, Create) and the correct purchasing organization or plant values.
  For example, for source list processing, the user needs authorization for object M_EINK_EKG with the appropriate activity and organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Test the changes:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the processing of the purchasing list to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes related to purchasing lists:
  
  ME01 - Maintain Source List
  ME02 - Change Source List
  ME03 - Display Source List
  MEQ1 - Maintain Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2 - Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3 - Display Quota Arrangement
  
  
  
  Authorization trace:
  
  Use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace authorization checks if SU53 is not sufficient.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization errors in purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks required authorization to process purchasing lists (source lists, quota arrangements).
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or correct authorization objects (e.g., M_EINK_EKG, M_EINK_BET) in user roles.
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 after error, review roles in PFCG, trace with ST01 if needed.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  ME01, ME02, ME03, MEQ1, MEQ2, MEQ3
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact authorization object or adjusting roles, please provide the purchasing list type or the transaction code you are using when the error occurs.