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

FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG022 - Overview

• 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