How To Fix LF290 - You are not authorized for vendor &1

LF290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 290

• Message text: You are not authorized for vendor &1

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LF290 - Details

• The SAP error message LF290, which states "You are not authorized for vendor &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to a vendor for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) or Accounts Payable (AP) areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the vendor data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may be inactive or blocked, which can also lead to access issues.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company codes, purchasing organizations) associated with the vendor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, such as F_LFA1_AKT (for vendor master data)