How To Fix PO358 - No authorization to print this request.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 358

• Message text: No authorization to print this request.

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to print this request.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you need to print this request, contact your system administrator
who can give the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO358 - No authorization to print this request. ?

  The SAP error message "PO358 No authorization to print this request" typically occurs when a user attempts to print a purchase order (PO) or related document but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object for printing purchase orders.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for printing documents.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow printing.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow printing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to printing, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user roles using transaction code PFCG to include the required authorizations for printing.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order or document you are trying to print is in a status that allows printing. For example, it should not be in a deleted or blocked status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the printing functionality again to ensure the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to printing purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check the status of the PO)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Authorization for Purchase Order
  M_BEST_EKO: Authorization for Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.