How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH012 - E&V Ext.Authorization: No authorization to process the payment order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: E&V Ext.Authorization: No authorization to process the payment order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH012 - E&V Ext.Authorization: No authorization to process the payment order ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH012 E&V Ext.Authorization: No authorization to process the payment order typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to process a payment order in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Payment Processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to execute the payment order transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to payment processing.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, business area) that prevent the user from processing certain payment orders.
  Custom Authorization Checks: If there are custom authorization checks implemented in the system, the user may not meet the criteria defined in those checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for payment processing.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations for processing payment orders.
  Test with a Different User: If possible, test the payment order processing with a different user who has the necessary authorizations to confirm that the issue is indeed related to user permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding payment processing and authorization requirements to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F111 (Manual Payment Transactions) that may be involved in the payment processing.
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to payment processing include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type) and F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization errors in payment processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.