How To Fix PO348 - Authorization to generate an output request does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Authorization to generate an output request does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO348 - Authorization to generate an output request does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PO348, which states "Authorization to generate an output request does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to generate an output request (such as a printout or an email) for a purchase order or other document but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to generate output requests. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the relevant output type.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the output generation.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on who can generate outputs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required authorization objects to their role. Common authorization objects related to output generation include:
  
  V_OUTPUT (for output management)
  V_T681 (for output types)
  
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE (for output types) to ensure it is set up correctly and that the user is authorized to use it.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to generate the output request again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control output generation in your SAP environment.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization roles and output management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PO348 error message in SAP.