How To Fix ID_FI_OVF009 - You are not authorized to display supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FI_OVF - Online validation Framework Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to display supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_FI_OVF009 - You are not authorized to display supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message ID_FI_OVF009, which states "You are not authorized to display supplier &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view the details of the specified supplier in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access supplier data. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access related to suppliers.
  Data Protection: The system may be configured to restrict access to sensitive supplier information for certain user groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_LFA1_AEN, F_LFA1_BEK, etc.) that control access to supplier data. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Request Role Adjustment: If the user does not have the required authorizations, the user should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management to request the necessary role adjustments.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. They can then attempt to access the supplier data again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to supplier management include:
  
  MK03: Display Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor (Accounting)
  
  
  Authorization Management: Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction shows the last authorization check that failed for the user.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to supplier management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the roles and authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a more in-depth review of the system configuration.