How To Fix EDI_SD883 - You are not authorized to create records for sold-to party &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 883

• Message text: You are not authorized to create records for sold-to party &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD883 - You are not authorized to create records for sold-to party &1. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD883 indicates that a user is not authorized to create records for a specific sold-to party (customer) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, where the system is trying to create or update customer records based on incoming EDI messages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create or modify the sold-to party record does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Customer Master Data Settings: The sold-to party may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type related to the sold-to party.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations