How To Fix B0206 - No authorization to display this partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No authorization to display this partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0206 - No authorization to display this partner ?

  The SAP error message B0206, which states "No authorization to display this partner," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a partner (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) in the system but lacks the necessary authorizations to view that specific partner's data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view the partner's details. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Partner Status: The partner may be in a status that restricts access, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the partner.
  Data Privacy Regulations: In some cases, data privacy regulations may restrict access to certain partners based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_LFA1_BSA, etc., depending on the partner type).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Status:
  
  Verify the status of the partner in question. If the partner is inactive or blocked, you may need to reactivate or unblock it, depending on your business processes.
  
  
  
  Organizational Units:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the partner.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to partner data. Common objects include:
  
  F_LFA1_BSA for vendor master data
  F_KNA1_BSA for customer master data
  F_BKPF_BSA for accounting documents
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SE93: Transaction codes for authorization checks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the B0206 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.