How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO604 - Payment order cannot be changed/displayed; authorization is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Payment order cannot be changed/displayed; authorization is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO604 - Payment order cannot be changed/displayed; authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO604 indicates that a user is attempting to change or display a payment order but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can access or modify sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to a lack of roles or permissions related to payment order management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error message. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for payment order management.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the payment order again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to payment orders include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBZP (Payment Program Configuration)
  F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions)
  FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display)
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the payment order in SAP.