How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO596 - User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1

/PF1/MSG_PO596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 596

• Message text: User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO596 - User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO596 User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access data related to a specific clearing area in the system. This is typically related to the authorization objects that control access to certain functionalities and data within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific clearing area indicated by &1.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has roles that include