How To Fix F4481 - No authorization for displaying account type customer (D)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 481

• Message text: No authorization for displaying account type customer (D)

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4481 - No authorization for displaying account type customer (D) ?

  The SAP error message F4481, which states "No authorization for displaying account type customer (D)," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view customer account information in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions related to financial accounting, particularly when dealing with customer accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to display customer accounts. This is often due to missing or incorrectly configured authorization objects in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for customer account display.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user's profile that limit access to certain account types or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include authorization for displaying customer accounts.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. The relevant authorization objects for customer accounts typically include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master: Authorization for Account Group)
  F_KNA1_BSA (Customer Master: Authorization for Company Code)
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (for managing roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept is crucial. It involves roles, profiles, and authorization objects that define what users can and cannot do within the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or system administrator for further investigation.