How To Fix B0170 - You are not authorized to display a partner with role category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 170

• Message text: You are not authorized to display a partner with role category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0170 - You are not authorized to display a partner with role category & ?

  The SAP error message B0170, which states "You are not authorized to display a partner with role category &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a partner (such as a business partner, vendor, or customer) in the system but lacks the necessary authorizations to view that partner's details based on the specified role category.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view the partner data associated with the specified role category.
  Role Category Restrictions: The role category in question may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or user groups.
  Missing Authorizations in User Profile: The user's profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations for the partner role category.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to the partner data access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to partner roles include B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner: Role) and B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner: Group).
  Role Categories: Understand the specific role categories that are relevant to your business processes, as they dictate what data can be accessed by users.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0170 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to partner data in SAP.