How To Fix FS_BP_RATING023 - You are not authorized to change rating procedure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_RATING - Ratings

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not authorized to change rating procedure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_RATING023 - You are not authorized to change rating procedure &1 ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_RATING023 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the specified rating procedure in the system. This error typically arises in the context of business partner management, particularly when dealing with credit ratings or risk assessments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user attempting to change the rating procedure. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant permission to modify the rating procedure.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to business partner management or credit rating procedures may not be properly configured for the user.
  System Configuration: The rating procedure itself may be locked or restricted due to system settings or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for changing rating procedures.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BSA) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance in identifying and granting the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the rating procedure is locked or restricted, check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the procedure is available for modification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business partner management and rating procedures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.