How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV305 - Potential fraud-relevant transaction detected

/PF1/MSG_PO_EV305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Potential fraud-relevant transaction detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV305 - Potential fraud-relevant transaction detected ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV305 Potential fraud-relevant transaction detected typically indicates that the system has identified a transaction that may be associated with fraudulent activity. This is part of SAP's fraud detection mechanisms, which are designed to protect organizations from potential financial losses due to fraudulent transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fraud Detection Rules: The error is triggered by specific fraud detection rules configured in the SAP system. These rules analyze transaction patterns and flag any that deviate from expected behavior.
  User Behavior: Unusual user behavior, such as multiple changes to purchase orders in a short time frame or transactions that do not align with typical purchasing patterns, can trigger this message.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for fraud detection may be overly sensitive, leading to false positives.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Investigate the transaction that triggered the error. Check the details of the purchase order and the user actions leading up to the error.
  Adjust Fraud Detection Rules: If the