How To Fix CVIS_UI_GENERIC004 - No change authorization for customer general data (see long text!)

CVIS_UI_GENERIC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIS_UI_GENERIC - Generic UI function checks

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No change authorization for customer general data (see long text!)

What causes this issue?

Authorization check for changing general customer data failed.

System Response

Transaction BP remains in change mode. All fields of general screen
sequence (all general business partner fields) are set to field status
"Display" and cannot be changed any more.

How to fix this error?

If available in current role, you can still navigate to other screen
sequences (e.g. Company Code, Sales and Distribution) and maintain and
save data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIS_UI_GENERIC004 - No change authorization for customer general data (see long text!) ?

  The SAP error message CVIS_UI_GENERIC004, which states "No change authorization for customer general data (see long text!)", typically occurs when a user attempts to modify customer general data but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change customer general data. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data they are trying to access.
  Data Locking: In some cases, the data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Client-Specific Settings: The client settings may restrict certain changes based on the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error