How To Fix FLBP114 - You do not have authorization to change a customer with auth. group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change a customer with auth. group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP114 - You do not have authorization to change a customer with auth. group &1 ?

  The SAP error message FLBP114 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a customer record that is associated with a specific authorization group. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify sensitive data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to change customer data for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The customer record is assigned to an authorization group, and the user's role does not include permissions for that group.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for customer master data changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FLBP114 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific authorization group.
  The relevant authorization object for customer master data is typically F_KNA1_AEN (for general data) and F_KNA1_AKT (for company code data).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to change the customer record again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to restrict access to certain data based on user roles. Each customer can be assigned to an authorization group, and only users with the appropriate permissions can modify records in that group.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP114 error and gain the necessary access to change the customer record.