How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO191 - You are not authorized to display the clearing agreement or the route

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 191

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO191 - You are not authorized to display the clearing agreement or the route ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO191 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display the clearing agreement or the route. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data and functions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view the clearing agreement or route.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to purchasing or logistics may not be assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the clearing agreement and route.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Vendor).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO191.