How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO190 - You are not authorized to display the clearing agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the clearing agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO190 - You are not authorized to display the clearing agreement ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO190 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a clearing agreement. This typically occurs in the context of procurement or financial transactions where specific authorizations are required to access certain documents or agreements.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to view the clearing agreement.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to the clearing agreement.
  Document Status: In some cases, the document may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  
  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 code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the clearing agreement.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Release).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to procurement and financial transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_PO190.