How To Fix PO234 - No authorization to change number of copies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No authorization to change number of copies

What causes this issue?

You do not have the system access privilege for changing the number of
copies of a spool request to print.

System Response

The system has not made the change that you requested.

How to fix this error?

You must get the authorization <LB>ATTR</> for authorization object
<LS>Spool actions</> to carry out this operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO234 - No authorization to change number of copies ?

  The SAP error message PO234 ("No authorization to change number of copies") typically occurs when a user attempts to change the number of copies for a document (such as a purchase order) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the number of copies for the document.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent changes to the number of copies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should update the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to purchase orders include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order Change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to purchasing documents and their modifications.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  ME22N: Change purchase order (to test the change after authorization is granted).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO234 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the number of copies for the document in question.