How To Fix WSUBST104 - Not authorized to display purchase order &1 &2

WSUBST104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Not authorized to display purchase order &1 &2

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSUBST104: Not authorized to display purchase order &1 &2:
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST104: Not authorized to display purchase order &1 &2
  
  &1 = Purchase Order Number
  &2 = Additional information (often the document type or related info)
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to display the purchase order does not have the necessary authorization to view the specified purchase order document.
  In SAP, access to purchase orders is controlled by authorization objects, typically related to purchasing documents. If the user’s roles or profiles do not include the required authorizations, the system will prevent access and show this error.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Missing or insufficient authorization for the purchasing document type.
  Authorization object M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Type) not assigned or missing the relevant document type.
  Authorization object M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Document Authorization Group) missing or not matching the document’s authorization group.
  User role does not include the necessary activity (e.g., display, change) for