How To Fix F4178 - No authorization to display changes made to customer general data

F4178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No authorization to display changes made to customer general data

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4178 - No authorization to display changes made to customer general data ?

  The SAP error message F4178, which states "No authorization to display changes made to customer general data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view changes made to customer general data but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to certain data and transactions is controlled through authorization objects. If the user does not have the appropriate permissions to view changes made to customer general data, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization objects related to customer data, particularly those that control access to display changes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for customer data might include:
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for