How To Fix PO318 - No display authorization

PO318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 318

• Message text: No display authorization

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display the contents of a spool request. However, your
are not authorized to do this.

System Response

System does not display the data.

How to fix this error?

Using the function "Display attributes", check to see if the
authorization value matches your personal authorizations.
If it is necessary for you to display the request, your system
administrator will be able to give you authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO318 - No display authorization ?

  The SAP error message PO318 "No display authorization" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a purchase order (PO) or related document without having the necessary authorization to view that information. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is enforced to protect sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to display the purchase order. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or object they are trying to access.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to specific organizational units (e.g., company codes, purchasing organizations) related to the purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you