How To Fix FN523 - You are not authorized to display this vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI Messages

• Message number: 523

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FN523 - You are not authorized to display this vendor ?

  The SAP error message FN523, which states "You are not authorized to display this vendor," typically occurs when a user attempts to access vendor information in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to view the specific vendor's details.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may be set to a status that restricts access, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company codes) associated with the vendor.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to vendor display.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review the user's authorization roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to vendor master data (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_LFA1_BSA).
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Status:
  
  Check if the vendor is active and not blocked. This can be done by accessing the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  If the vendor is inactive or blocked, the status may need to be updated by an authorized user.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant company codes or purchasing organizations associated with the vendor.
  This can be checked in the user’s authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If necessary, adjust the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for vendor display.
  This may involve adding specific authorization objects or transaction codes to the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the vendor again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to vendor management include:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  FB03 - Display Document
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Key authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_LFA1_BSA - Vendor Master Data (General)
  F_LFA1_BER - Vendor Master Data (Company Code)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.