How To Fix F4151 - You are not authorized to display vendor changes &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 151

• Message text: You are not authorized to display vendor changes &

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V2&</>
Parameters:
Application authorization: <ZH>&V4&</>
Activity: <ZH>&V3&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4151 - You are not authorized to display vendor changes & ?

  The SAP error message F4151, which states "You are not authorized to display vendor changes," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view changes made to vendor master data. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM) areas.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view vendor changes. This is often related to the authorization roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for displaying vendor changes.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to vendor master data, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master Data).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for vendor changes.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you find that you do not have the required authorizations, submit a request to your SAP security team to grant you the necessary permissions to view vendor changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes have been made to the user’s roles or authorizations, log out and log back in to the SAP system and try to access the vendor changes again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for vendor master data. Common objects include:
  
  F_LFA1_APL: Vendor Master Data
  F_LFA1_BEK: Vendor Master Data (Display)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.