How To Fix FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG022 - You are not authorized to change business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG - Main Error Messages for FS-BP Services

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to change business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG022 - You are not authorized to change business partners ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG022 indicates that a user is not authorized to change business partners in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a business partner's details but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform changes on business partner data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for business partner management.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., locked or inactive).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to business partners based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include permissions for business partner changes.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for business partner management.
  
  
  
  Business Partner Status:
  
  Verify the status of the business partner. If it is locked or inactive, you may need to unlock or activate it before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific authorization objects related to business partner changes. Common authorization objects include:
  
  B_BUPA_GRP: Business Partner Group
  B_BUPA_AUTH: Business Partner Authorization
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes to roles or authorizations, test the changes by attempting to modify the business partner again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business partner functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to business partner authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.