How To Fix F2371 - No authorization to display general data

F2371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 371

• Message text: No authorization to display general data

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

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
Authorization object:
&V1&
Parameter:
Activity: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2371 - No authorization to display general data ?

  The SAP error message F2371, which states "No authorization to display general data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access certain data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This error is commonly associated with financial transactions or master data views, particularly in modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects that allow access to the general data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to provide access to the required data.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that remove previously granted access can lead to this error.
  Data Restrictions: Specific restrictions may be in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve