How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO104 - You do not have authorization to display this order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display this order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO104 - You do not have authorization to display this order ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO104 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display a particular purchase order. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data that they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user may not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions within the roles assigned.
  Object Level Security: The user might have access to the transaction but lacks the necessary permissions for specific objects related to the purchase order (e.g., purchase order type, company code).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may be restricted from viewing purchase orders in certain organizational units (e.g., specific plants or company codes).
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way the user is set up in the system.
  
  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 specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for displaying purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still cannot access the purchase order, check the authorization objects related to purchase orders (e.g., E_BSARK_A, E_BSARK_B, E_BSARK_C) and ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company codes, plants) associated with the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the purchase order again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to check their authorizations and understand the role assignment process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PF1/MSG_PO104 error message.