How To Fix FSBP_ADDITION_GROUPS003 - You are not authorized to display a BP with grouping characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_ADDITION_GROUPS - Grouping Character

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to display a BP with grouping characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_ADDITION_GROUPS003 - You are not authorized to display a BP with grouping characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_ADDITION_GROUPS003 indicates that a user is attempting to display a Business Partner (BP) that has a specific grouping characteristic, but they do not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner management within SAP, particularly when dealing with different roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view the Business Partner with the specified grouping characteristic. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Grouping Characteristics: The Business Partner may belong to a specific grouping that is restricted to certain users or roles, and the current user does not have access to that grouping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for displaying the Business Partner are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific grouping characteristic.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to Business Partner management, such as B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner Grouping) and B_BUPA_AUTH (Business Partner Authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding Business Partner authorizations to understand the specific requirements for accessing different groupings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, Business Partners can have different roles assigned to them, and each role may have different authorization requirements. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.