How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO476 - You are not authorized to save the PO with current values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 476

• Message text: You are not authorized to save the PO with current values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO476 - You are not authorized to save the PO with current values ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO476 indicates that a user is not authorized to save a Purchase Order (PO) with the current values. This typically occurs due to authorization issues related to the user's role or profile in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of saving the Purchase Order with the specified values. This could be due to missing authorization objects or incorrect role assignments.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  Field-Level Authorizations: There may be restrictions on specific fields within the Purchase Order that the user is trying to modify or save.
  Company Code or Plant Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary authorizations for the specific company code or plant associated with the Purchase Order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for Purchase Order processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or profiles to include the required authorizations for Purchase Order creation and modification.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type being used in the Purchase Order. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for that document type.
  
  
  
  Field-Level Authorizations:
  
  If the error is related to specific fields, review the field-level authorizations in the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) and ensure the user has access to modify those fields.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization logs and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Purchase Orders include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order: Authorization for Document Type
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchase Order: Authorization for Vendor
  M_BEST_FRE: Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.