How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV117 - Authorization: Payment confirmed by '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 117

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV117 - Authorization: Payment confirmed by '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV117 indicates an authorization issue related to payment confirmation in the context of purchase orders (PO). The message typically states that a payment has been confirmed by a specific user or process, and the current user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action they are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization to confirm payments or to access certain functionalities related to purchase orders.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to execute.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the appropriate user groups that have the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to confirm payments.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary transaction codes and object authorizations related to payment confirmation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to investigate and resolve the authorization issue.
  Provide them with the error message and any relevant details to expedite the process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements for your organization.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV117.