How To Fix COM_BUPA_BSP014 - You are not authorized to change the business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_BUPA_BSP - Business Partner: Portal/BSP UI

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the business partner

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_BUPA_BSP014 - You are not authorized to change the business partner ?

  The SAP error message COM_BUPA_BSP014 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a business partner. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Partner (BP) management, where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions on business partner records.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to modify business partner data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to change business partner information.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., locked or inactive).
  Field-Level Security: Certain fields may have restrictions that prevent changes based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for business partner changes.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Status:
  
  Check the status of the business partner in transaction BP. Ensure that it is not locked or inactive. If it is, you may need to unlock or activate it.
  
  
  
  Field-Level Security:
  
  If specific fields are restricted, review the field-level security settings to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit those fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing business partner authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to business partner management include B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner Group) and B_BUPA_AUTH (Business Partner Authorization).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to business partner authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message COM_BUPA_BSP014.