How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO613 - Payment item could not be displayed; authorization is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Payment item could not be displayed; authorization is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO613 - Payment item could not be displayed; authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO613 indicates that a user is attempting to access a payment item but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data that they are permitted to view.
  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 authorizations that allow access to payment items.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  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 encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for accessing payment items.
  If the user needs access to specific payment items, consider adding the relevant authorization objects to their roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to payment processing in SAP include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document), F_LFA1_APR (Vendor Master), and others depending on the specific transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to effectively manage user roles and permissions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or your internal IT team.