How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE080 - You have no access. Authorization object check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: You have no access. Authorization object check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE080 - You have no access. Authorization object check failed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE080 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to execute a certain function or transaction related to Purchase Orders (PO). This error typically arises when a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a failed authorization check for a specific authorization object. In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. The specific authorization object that is failing in this case is likely related to Purchase Order management.
  Common Authorization Objects Related to Purchase Orders:
  
  M_BEST_BSA - Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order Document Type
  M_BEST_EKO - Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group
  M_BEST_VKO - Purchase Order: Authorization for Vendor
  M_BEST_WAERS - Purchase Order: Authorization for Currency
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide details on which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the Purchase Order activities they are trying to perform.
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, you may need to assign them or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization objects and roles to understand how to manage user access effectively.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for managing changes in user roles, especially when users change positions or responsibilities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE080.