How To Fix E1217 - No Authorization to Display for Partner &, Partner Type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No Authorization to Display for Partner &, Partner Type &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to display the partner profile for
partner &v1&, partner type &v2&.

System Response

The partner profile is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. You need the following authorization
to display the selected partner profile:
(authorization object/transaction/activity/partner number/partner type)
&v3&

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1217 - No Authorization to Display for Partner &, Partner Type & ?

  The SAP error message E1217 "No Authorization to Display for Partner &, Partner Type &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified partner (such as a customer or vendor) in the system. This error can occur in various SAP modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and others where partner functions are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to display the partner data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to partner display (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  Partner Type Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain partner types that the user is not allowed to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the specific module you are working with. For example, in SD, you might look at V_VBAK_VKO for sales document authorization.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to manage and troubleshoot user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the E1217 error message.