How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI069 - SLA cannot be released; Check your authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: SLA cannot be released; Check your authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI069 - SLA cannot be released; Check your authorization ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI069 SLA cannot be released; Check your authorization typically indicates that a user is attempting to release a Service Level Agreement (SLA) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of purchasing and procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects to release the SLA. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from releasing SLAs.
  Document Status: The SLA may be in a status that does not allow it to be released, although this is less common for this specific error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust their roles or add the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to purchasing include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Release)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Release)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change, 03 for display, etc.) for the relevant purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the authorizations seem correct, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that there are no restrictions placed on the release of SLAs for certain user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session, and then attempt to release the SLA again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for releasing SLAs to minimize future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.