How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH217 - You do not have authorization to update payment orders

/PF1/MSG_EH217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You do not have authorization to update payment orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH217 - You do not have authorization to update payment orders ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH217 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to update payment orders. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Role: The user may not have the appropriate authorization role assigned that includes the necessary permissions to update payment orders.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to payment orders (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may be assigned to a role that restricts access to payment order updates.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on company codes, document types, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what