How To Fix FLBP133 - You are not authorized to create central customer data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: You are not authorized to create central customer data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP133 - You are not authorized to create central customer data ?

  The SAP error message FLBP133, which states "You are not authorized to create central customer data," typically indicates that the user attempting to create or modify central customer data does not have the necessary authorizations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action of creating central customer data. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorization objects related to customer data management.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain users from creating or modifying central customer data.
  
  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 using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to customer data include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document)
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the relevant transactions (e.g., creating or changing customer data).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify 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 central customer data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP133 error and successfully create central customer data in SAP.