How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF169 - &1 GPO and &2 GPO items ignored because of lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 169

• Message text: &1 GPO and &2 GPO items ignored because of lack of authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF169 - &1 GPO and &2 GPO items ignored because of lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF169 indicates that certain items in a purchase order (PO) are being ignored due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's authorization checks, which ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions or access certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the purchase order does not have the required authorizations for the specific GPO (Group Purchase Order) items mentioned in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access or modify the specified GPO items.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain objects or fields that the user is trying to access, leading to the authorization failure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for the GPO items.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue and ensure that they are included in the user's roles.
  Common authorization objects related to purchasing include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Types) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check the PO details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on authorization management for more detailed procedures on managing user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate system configurations or logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message WRF_PRC_POHF169.