How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV116 - Authorization: Confirmation not required, see configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Authorization: Confirmation not required, see configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV116 - Authorization: Confirmation not required, see configuration ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV116 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to the confirmation process in the context of purchase orders (POs). Specifically, the message states that "Confirmation not required, see configuration," which suggests that the system is configured in such a way that confirmations are not necessary for the particular transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration for the purchase order or the related document type may not require confirmations. This could be due to settings in the purchasing or materials management modules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation action, even if it is required by the configuration.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type being used may have been set up to not require confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant purchasing document type in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Confirmation Control.
  
  
  Review the settings to determine if confirmations are indeed required for the document type you are working with. If they are not, you may need to adjust the configuration if confirmations are desired.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform confirmations.
  This can be done through transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) or purchasing processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to the configuration or user roles, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the confirmation process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and confirmation processes to better understand how they are intended to function.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.