How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO397 - You are not authorized to display the batch

/PF1/MSG_PO397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the batch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO397 - You are not authorized to display the batch ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO397 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific batch. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or production planning when a user attempts to access batch information for materials but lacks the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to view the batch information. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch may be restricted due to specific settings in batch management, such as status or type of batch.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate user roles that grant access to batch data.
  
  
  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