How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG018 - You are not authorized to display this attachment.

MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG - Approval Gateway Services: General Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this attachment.

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MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_APV_MSG018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific attachment related to a purchase order (PO). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and their associated documents.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to access the attachment linked to the purchase order. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow access to attachments.
  Document Management System (DMS) Restrictions: If the attachment is stored in a Document Management System, there may be specific permissions set that restrict access.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include access to the necessary transaction codes or objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following