How To Fix /SAPPO/ORDER059 - Error category &1 is not permitted

/SAPPO/ORDER059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ORDER -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Error category &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER059 - Error category &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER059 with the description "Error category &1 is not permitted" typically occurs in the context of SAP Purchase Order (PO) processing, particularly when dealing with the SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the error category specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Error Category: The error category specified in the transaction is not recognized or is not permitted in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain error categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the specified error category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the error categories correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,