How To Fix BC_IBF004 - No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_IBF - IBF Flight Data Application (Demo Only)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization

What causes this issue?

You do not have display authorization.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, who can give you display
authorization.
For more information, see the documentation on the authorization object
<DS:UO.S_FLBOOK>S_FLBOOK</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_IBF004 - No authorization ?

  The SAP error message BC_IBF004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules where specific authorizations are required.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the BC_IBF004 error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects required for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  User Type Restrictions: Certain actions may be restricted based on user types (e.g., end-users vs. administrators).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BC_IBF004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  If you identify a missing authorization object, you may need to add it to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with concepts like authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BC_IBF004 error.