How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO120 - Item is not displayed; transferred order does not exist; auth is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Item is not displayed; transferred order does not exist; auth is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO120 - Item is not displayed; transferred order does not exist; auth is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO120 indicates that an item is not displayed because the transferred order does not exist or the user lacks the necessary authorization to view it. This error typically occurs in the context of Purchase Orders (PO) or related transactions in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Order: The order you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the order number or the order being deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to view the order or its items. This is common in environments with strict access controls.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the order was supposed to be transferred from another system or module and the transfer failed, it may not be available in the current context.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the order from being displayed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Order Existence:
  
  Check if the order number you are trying to access is correct.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to see if the order exists.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to verify if you have the necessary authorizations to view the order.
  They can check your user role and the associated authorizations for the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer:
  
  If the order was supposed to be transferred from another system, check the logs for any errors during the transfer process.
  Ensure that the integration points are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to display the orders.
  
  
  
  Check for Archiving:
  
  If the order was archived, it may not be accessible in the current view. Check with your data management team to see if the order has been archived.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Authorization Objects: Understand the authorization objects related to purchase orders, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.