How To Fix PB102 - No authorization for partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No authorization for partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB102 - No authorization for partner ?

  The SAP error message PB102, which states "No authorization for partner," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to a business partner (BP) but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create, change, or display a business partner in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific business partner or the related transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for business partner management.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that restricts access, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for business partner management are included.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for business partner activities.
  
  
  
  Business Partner Status:
  
  Verify the status of the business partner in transaction BP. Ensure that the business partner is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Organizational Levels:
  
  Check if the user has access to the relevant organizational units. If the business partner is linked to a specific organizational unit, ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for that unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing business partner authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to business partners include B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner Group), B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner Relationship), and B_BUPA_VND (Business Partner Vendor).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Manage Business Partners
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message PB102.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.