How To Fix F4163 - No authorization for displaying customer changes in SlsArea & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No authorization for displaying customer changes in SlsArea & & &

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V4&</>
Parameters:
Sales organization: <ZH>&V1&</>
Distribution channel: <ZH>&V2&</>
Division: <ZH>&V3&</>
Activity: <ZH>08</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4163 - No authorization for displaying customer changes in SlsArea & & & ?

  The SAP error message F4163, which states "No authorization for displaying customer changes in SlsArea & & &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view changes made to customer data in a specific sales area. This can occur in various transactions related to customer master data, such as when trying to view or edit customer information.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for displaying customer changes in the specified sales area.
  Sales Area Restrictions: The sales area specified in the error message may not be included in the user's authorization profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not have the necessary permissions to access customer change logs or specific sales areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization objects for customer master data typically include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master: Authorization for General Data)
  F_KNA1_BSA (Customer Master: Authorization for Sales Area)
  
  
  Ensure that the sales area in question is included in the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the sales area involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session, and then attempt to access the customer changes again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to customer data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the F4163 error message.