How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH060 - Missing authorization for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Missing authorization for order &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH060 - Missing authorization for order & ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH060 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to a purchase order (PO) but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned in their user profile. This could be related to purchase order management, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order) or similar objects.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have authorization for certain organizational levels (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) but not for the specific level related to the purchase order they are trying to access.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on specific transactions that prevent them from executing certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 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 and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and check the assigned roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If you have access, review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for purchase order management.
  If the user is missing the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing ones to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s role assignments so they can assist in granting the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchase orders. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Purchasing Group)
  M_BEST_VKO (Purchase Order: Authorization for Vendor)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH060.