How To Fix FLBP109 - You are not authorized to display a customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 109

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP109 - You are not authorized to display a customer ?

  The SAP error message FLBP109, which states "You are not authorized to display a customer," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access customer data in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary authorizations to view customer master data.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to customer data access may not be included in your user profile.
  User Role Configuration: The user role may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific customer data you are trying to view.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings in the SAP client may restrict access to certain customer data based on organizational units or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Contact your SAP security administrator to verify the roles assigned to your user ID. Ensure that you have the appropriate roles that include access to customer data.
  Review Authorization Objects: The security administrator should check the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master Data: General Data)
  F_KNA1_BER (Customer Master Data: Company Code Data)
  F_KNA1_VKA (Customer Master Data: Sales Area Data)
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are granted for these objects.
  
  
  Transaction SU53: If you encounter this error, you can use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Role Adjustment: If you find that your role does not have the necessary authorizations, the security administrator can adjust your role or create a new role that includes the required access.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test accessing the customer data again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and configure them effectively.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering authorization issues, consider training on SAP security and authorization concepts to better understand how to navigate these challenges.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a more in-depth review of the system configuration.