How To Fix ESJI_ODATA005 - You are not authorized to view data from customer accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESJI_ODATA - OData Service Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to view data from customer accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESJI_ODATA005 - You are not authorized to view data from customer accounts ?

  The SAP error message ESJI_ODATA005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view data from customer accounts. This error typically arises in the context of OData services, which are used to expose data from SAP systems to external applications or services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the OData service does not have the required authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to customer account data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the specific OData service or the underlying data.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain customer accounts based on criteria such as company code, sales area, or other organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization