How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO581 - Authorization is missing for selected orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Authorization is missing for selected orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO581 - Authorization is missing for selected orders ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO581 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions on the selected purchase orders. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data and perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are necessary for accessing purchase orders.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data they are trying to access.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain purchase orders but not to others based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, purchasing organization).
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions that require specific authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding roles that contain the necessary authorizations for purchase order access.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order Authorization) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document Authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing and procurement in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_BEST_EKO: Purchasing Document Authorization
  M_BEST_VKO: Vendor Authorization
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_PO581.