How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EOD017 - You are not authorized to display messages in EOD processing maintenance

/PF1/MSG_EOD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EOD -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You are not authorized to display messages in EOD processing maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD017 - You are not authorized to display messages in EOD processing maintenance ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD017 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display messages in the End of Day (EOD) processing maintenance. This typically occurs in the context of financial or operational processes where EOD procedures are critical for closing out daily transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the EOD processing maintenance does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to EOD processing.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict access to certain users or user groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has