How To Fix FSBP_DIFF_CRITERION005 - You are not authorized to create criterion &2 in role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_DIFF_CRITERION - Differentiation Criterion

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to create criterion &2 in role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_DIFF_CRITERION005 - You are not authorized to create criterion &2 in role &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_DIFF_CRITERION005 indicates that a user is attempting to create a criterion in a specific role but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Partner (BP) or SAP Financial Services, where roles and authorizations are critical for managing access to various functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to create the specified criterion in the given role.
  Role Configuration: The role may not be configured correctly to allow the creation of the criterion.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions or may be missing the relevant roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the role in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects that allow the creation of the criterion.
  Ensure that the authorization object F_SBP_CRIT (or similar) is included in the role with the appropriate activity (e.g., create, change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now create the criterion without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Business Partner roles and criteria management. Common objects include:
  
  F_SBP_CRIT - for managing criteria.
  F_SBP_ROLE - for managing roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FSBP_DIFF_CRITERION005.