How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV103 - Authorization: Payment rejected by '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Authorization: Payment rejected by '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV103 - Authorization: Payment rejected by '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV103 Authorization: Payment rejected by '&1' typically indicates that a payment has been rejected due to authorization issues. The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific entity or reason for the rejection, such as a user, role, or authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the payment does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the payment transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that grant the required permissions for payment processing.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict payments based on certain criteria (e.g., payment limits, vendor status).
  Payment Block: The payment could be blocked due to vendor settings or payment terms that require additional approvals.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to payment processing in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing payment terms, vendor settings, and any specific payment blocks that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to payment processing, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement the necessary solutions to resolve the error.