How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV118 - E&&V Cross Item Authorization: At least one item is pending authorization

/PF1/MSG_PO_EV118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: E&&V Cross Item Authorization: At least one item is pending authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV118 - E&&V Cross Item Authorization: At least one item is pending authorization ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV118 E&&V Cross Item Authorization: At least one item is pending authorization typically occurs in the context of purchase order processing, particularly when there are items in the purchase order that require approval or authorization before they can be processed further.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Authorization: The primary cause of this error is that one or more items in the purchase order are pending authorization. This means that the necessary approvals have not been obtained for those items, which is often a part of the organization's procurement process.
  Authorization Settings: The system may have specific authorization settings that require certain items to be approved based on criteria such as value, vendor, or item type.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that are preventing the authorization process from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorization Status: Review the purchase order to identify which items are pending authorization. You can do this by checking