How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO762 - Partial reject not possible: missing authorization for item &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Partial reject not possible: missing authorization for item &1 / &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO762 - Partial reject not possible: missing authorization for item &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO762 Partial reject not possible: missing authorization for item &1 / &2 / &3 typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a partial rejection of a purchase order item but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to process purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform a partial rejection on the specified purchase order item. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain actions require specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  Item Status: The status of the purchase order item may not allow for a partial rejection, which could also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform a partial rejection on purchase order items.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to purchase orders include E_BEST_BSA, E_BEST_EKO, and E_BEST_EKO_ITEM.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to purchase order processing to ensure that the system is set up correctly for partial rejections.
  Consult with your SAP functional team to verify if any specific settings are preventing the action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAPI being used for purchase order processing. There may be additional requirements or considerations for partial rejections.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to authorizations or configurations, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to manually check the purchase order and its items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  BAPI Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand its requirements and any related authorization checks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.