How To Fix F4478 - No authorization for displaying vendor &

F4478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 478

• Message text: No authorization for displaying vendor &

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4478 - No authorization for displaying vendor & ?

  The SAP error message F4478 ("No authorization for displaying vendor &") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view the details of a specific vendor in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where strict access controls are enforced to protect sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to display vendor information. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the vendor master data.
  Vendor-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain vendors that limit access based on criteria such as company code, purchasing organization, or other parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations