How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO966 - You are not authorized to forward the item

/PF1/MSG_PO966 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 966

• Message text: You are not authorized to forward the item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO966 - You are not authorized to forward the item ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO966 indicates that a user is not authorized to forward a particular item in a purchase order (PO). This typically occurs in the context of workflows or approval processes within SAP, where certain actions require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to forward the item does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow for the purchase order may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can forward items.
  Document Status: The status of the purchase order or item may not allow for forwarding, possibly due to it being in a locked state or already processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions