How To Fix CRM_ICM_BP018 - You are not authorized to access this business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_BP - Message class for ICM Busienss partner

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to access this business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP018 - You are not authorized to access this business partner ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP018, which states "You are not authorized to access this business partner," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a business partner (BP) in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specific business partner. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that restricts access, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units that have access to the business partner.
  Data Privacy Settings: There may be data privacy settings in place that restrict access to certain business partners based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Status:
  
  Check the status of the business partner in transaction BP. Ensure that it is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that have access to the business partner. This can be checked in the user profile or through the organizational management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for further assistance. They can help identify and rectify any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to business partner access include:
  
  B_BUPA_RLT: Business Partner Role
  B_BUPA_GRP: Business Partner Group
  B_BUPA_AUTH: Business Partner Authorization
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and business partner settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_ICM_BP018 error message.