How To Fix F4160 - No authorization for displaying vendor changes in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No authorization for displaying vendor changes in company code &

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V2&</>
Parameters:
Company code: <ZH>&V1&</>
Activity: <ZH>&V3&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4160 - No authorization for displaying vendor changes in company code & ?

  The SAP error message F4160 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display vendor changes in a specific company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific authorization object related to vendor changes.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to some company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for vendor changes. This typically involves roles that contain the authorization object F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) and F_LFA1_APP (for vendor master data).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for vendor management, such as:
  
  F_LFA1_APP: Vendor master data
  F_LFA1_BEK: Vendor master data display
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.