How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO022 - No authorization for some of selected objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No authorization for some of selected objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO022 - No authorization for some of selected objects ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access certain objects when trying to perform a specific action, typically related to purchasing or procurement processes. This error can occur in various transactions, such as creating or modifying purchase orders.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for specific objects that are required for the transaction you are trying to execute. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the objects involved in the transaction.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if a user has a role, the specific authorization objects within that role may not grant the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the transaction being executed.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the results from SU53.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the necessary permissions to perform an action. Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Document) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PF1/MSG_PO022 error.