How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH088 - You are not authorized for Upload or Create Payment Order/Item or Recall

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: You are not authorized for Upload or Create Payment Order/Item or Recall

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH088 - You are not authorized for Upload or Create Payment Order/Item or Recall ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH088 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to upload or create a payment order/item or to recall a payment order/item. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to payment processing (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BET) may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be assigned to a role that does not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include permissions for uploading or creating payment orders/items.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to add the required roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs specific authorizations, the security team can modify the authorization objects to include the necessary permissions.
  Common authorization objects related to payment processing include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Types)
  F_BKPF_BET (Authorization for Payment Transactions)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for their roles and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP’s authorization management concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Security Audit: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and security within the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.