How To Fix FN519 - You are not authorized to display vendors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI Messages

• Message number: 519

• Message text: You are not authorized to display vendors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FN519 - You are not authorized to display vendors ?

  The SAP error message FN519, which states "You are not authorized to display vendors," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view vendor information in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where strict access controls are implemented to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access vendor data.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (such as F_BKPF_BSA, F_LFA1_APP, etc.) may not be assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include vendor display permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include vendor display authorizations.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for vendor display.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved. They should attempt to access the vendor information again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization objects related to vendor management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to vendor data include:
  
  F_LFA1_APP: Vendor master data authorization
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for accounting documents
  F_LFA1_VK: Vendor master data display authorization
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FN519 error and gain access to the vendor information as needed.