How To Fix FS_BP_RATING021 - You are not authorized to changed &1 field in the credit standing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_RATING - Ratings

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to changed &1 field in the credit standing data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_RATING021 - You are not authorized to changed &1 field in the credit standing data ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_RATING021 indicates that a user is attempting to change a field in the credit standing data for a business partner but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specified field in the credit standing data.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields may be restricted from being changed based on the configuration of the business partner or the credit management settings.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to edit credit standing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user’s roles to include the necessary authorization objects related to credit management (e.g., F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configurations in the credit management settings that restrict changes to certain fields. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the authorization requirements for modifying credit standing data to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to credit management include F_BKPF_BWA (Credit Management: Business Partner) and F_BKPF_BWA (Credit Management: Credit Standing).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS_BP_RATING021 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to modify the credit standing data.