How To Fix IDFOT021 - Display Data Functionality is not permitted for your Elster Settings

IDFOT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFOT - Elster Extension for EC Sales List in NL

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Display Data Functionality is not permitted for your Elster Settings

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IDFOT021 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFOT021, which states "Display Data Functionality is not permitted for your Elster Settings," typically occurs in the context of using the Elster interface for electronic tax reporting in Germany. This error indicates that the system settings or configurations related to the Elster interface do not allow for the display of certain data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The Elster settings in your SAP system may not be configured to allow the display of data. This could be due to restrictions set in the system or specific user roles that do not have the necessary permissions.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to access the display functionality may not have the required authorizations or roles assigned to them in the SAP system.
  System Version or Patch Level: There may be issues related to the version of SAP you are using or missing patches that could affect the functionality of the Elster interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review