How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_PO597 - No authorization to read data for Clearing area &1 and Obj. Category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 597

• Message text: No authorization to read data for Clearing area &1 and Obj. Category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_PO597 - No authorization to read data for Clearing area &1 and Obj. Category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_PO597 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read data for a specific clearing area and object category. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when accessing certain data related to financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specified clearing area and object category. This can happen if the user role is not properly configured or if the user has not been assigned the necessary permissions.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects in the system, leading to restrictions on data access.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or report being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization objects are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the clearing area and object category in question.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES for accounting documents or other relevant objects based on the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial transactions and data access in SAP. Common objects include F_BKPF_BES, F_LFA1_APP, and others depending on the specific module and transaction.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_PO597.