How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF248 - You are not authorized for &1 &2; submission no. &3 will not be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: You are not authorized for &1 &2; submission no. &3 will not be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF248 - You are not authorized for &1 &2; submission no. &3 will not be processed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF248 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action related to a purchase order submission. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase order handling.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered due to insufficient authorization for the user attempting to process a purchase order. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned in their user profile to perform the action related to the submission.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be specific authorization objects that restrict access to certain activities or data related to purchase orders.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units (like company codes, plants, etc.) associated with the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for processing purchase orders (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  Provide them with the details of the error message and the specific action the user was trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect.
  Attempt to process the purchase order again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role assignment for procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message WRF_PRC_POHF248.