How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO613 - Payment item could not be displayed; authorization is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_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_PO_BAPI_PO613 - Payment item could not be displayed; authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO613 indicates that there is a missing authorization for displaying a payment item in the context of a Purchase Order (PO) or related financial transaction. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or display payment information for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view payment items. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain payment items are restricted based on user roles or organizational units.
  User Role Changes: If a user's role has been changed or if they have recently been assigned new roles, it may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to add the necessary roles or adjust the existing roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to payment items include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to payment items and financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.