How To Fix ME422 - PO items rejected due to authorizations/selection parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: PO items rejected due to authorizations/selection parameters

What causes this issue?

The selection of purchasing documents failed for the following reasons:
The system could not find any purchasing documents that matched the
selection parameters and/or that can be used in this transaction
or
You do not have authorization to select purchasing documents.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose different selection parameters
or
Ask for your authorization profile to be extended.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME422 - PO items rejected due to authorizations/selection parameters ?

  The SAP error message ME422 indicates that purchase order (PO) items have been rejected due to authorization issues or selection parameters. This typically occurs when a user attempts to process or display purchase order items for which they do not have the necessary authorizations or when the selection criteria do not match any available data.
  Causes of ME422 Error
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to view or modify the specific purchase order items. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  
  Selection Parameters: The selection criteria used to retrieve the purchase order items may be too restrictive or incorrectly defined, leading to no matching records being found.
  
  
  Document Status: The purchase order items may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., blocked, deleted, or archived).
  
  
  User Profile Settings: The user’s profile may not be configured to access certain types of purchase orders or specific organizational units.
  
  
  Solutions to ME422 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the purchase order items.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria used to retrieve the purchase order items are correct and not overly restrictive.
  Adjust the selection parameters to broaden the search if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Review the status of the purchase order items to ensure they are not blocked or in a status that prevents processing.
  Use transaction code ME23N to display the purchase order and check its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If authorization issues persist, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the user roles and permissions as needed.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the system and understand the implications of selection parameters and authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for checking and modifying user roles)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ME422 error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that have access to the relevant purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME422 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.