How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO604 - Payment order cannot be changed/displayed; authorization is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_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_PO_BAPI_PO604 - Payment order cannot be changed/displayed; authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_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 users can only access or modify data they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile to view or change payment orders.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function module being accessed.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to payment orders (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for payment order processing.
  If the user needs access, a security administrator can assign the required roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the required authorization objects are missing from the user’s roles, a security administrator can add them. This may involve modifying existing roles or creating new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to request the necessary authorizations. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes 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: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for payment processing in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company code.
  
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the payment order in SAP.