How To Fix FLBP107 - You are not authorized to create a customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP107 - You are not authorized to create a customer ?

  The SAP error message FLBP107, which states "You are not authorized to create a customer," typically indicates that the user attempting to create a customer record does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to create customer records in the SAP system. This could be due to missing roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for customer creation.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary permissions for the specific company code or sales area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for customer creation. Common authorization objects for customer creation include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document)
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions for the relevant company codes and sales areas.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the customer again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP107 error and successfully create a customer in the SAP system.