How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO396 - You are not authorized to delete the item

/PF1/MSG_PO396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO396 - You are not authorized to delete the item ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO396 indicates that a user is attempting to delete an item from a purchase order (PO) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete items from purchase orders. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from deleting items based on their roles or the status of the purchase order.
  Document Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow item deletion (e.g., if it has been fully processed or if it is locked for some reason).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to