How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO398 - You are not authorized to save an item with these properties

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: You are not authorized to save an item with these properties

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO398 - You are not authorized to save an item with these properties ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO398 indicates that a user is attempting to save a purchase order item with properties that they are not authorized to modify. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents where certain fields or item types have specific authorization requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to change or save the specific properties of the purchase order item. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Field Status Settings: Certain fields may be set to "display only" based on the configuration in the system, and the user is trying to modify them.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase order may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes to specific fields or item types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify the purchase order items.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Field Status Configuration:
  
  Check the field status settings for the relevant document type in the configuration. Ensure that the fields the user is trying to modify are not set to "display only" for their user group.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the document type being used. Some document types may have specific restrictions that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating and modifying purchase orders, including understanding which fields they are allowed to change.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  ME21N or ME22N: To create or change purchase orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding purchase order processing and authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.