How To Fix FS_BP_RATING020 - You are not authorized to change the credit standing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_RATING - Ratings

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the credit standing data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_RATING020 - You are not authorized to change the credit standing data ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_RATING020, which states "You are not authorized to change the credit standing data," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes to the credit standing data of a business partner does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to modify credit standing data in the system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or object authorizations related to credit management.
  Business Partner Settings: The business partner may have specific settings that restrict changes to credit data based on certain criteria (e.g., status, type).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required permissions for credit management.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the business partner in transaction BP (Business Partner) to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing changes to credit standing data.
  Ensure that the business partner is not in a status that prohibits changes (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or business partner settings, have the user attempt to make the changes again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to credit management and business partner data management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.