How To Fix FLBP328 - You are not authorized to display central data for the vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 328

• Message text: You are not authorized to display central data for the vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP328 - You are not authorized to display central data for the vendor ?

  The SAP error message FLBP328, which states "You are not authorized to display central data for the vendor," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the central data of a vendor in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions related to vendor management, such as when trying to display vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization objects to access vendor data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view vendor central data.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for vendor data access, such as:
  
  F_LFA1_A (Vendor Master Data: General Data)
  F_LFA1_C (Vendor Master Data: Company Code Data)
  F_LFA1_D (Vendor Master Data: Purchasing Data)
  
  
  If the roles do not include these authorizations, they may need to be updated or new roles created.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Access:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, you may need to submit a request to your SAP security administrator or help desk to grant you the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary changes have been made, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to access the vendor data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for role configuration)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to vendor data. This can help in understanding what permissions are necessary.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.