How To Fix /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW004 - User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW004 - User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW004 User not authorized to read data for Clearing area &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access data related to a specific clearing area in the SAP system. This is typically related to authorization objects that control access to certain functionalities or data within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to access the specified clearing area. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The clearing area may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  User Role Changes: If the user's roles were recently changed or if they were assigned to a new position, they may not have the necessary permissions for the new responsibilities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) that control access to the clearing area.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required clearing area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to the clearing area. You may need to consult with your SAP security administrator to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial data and clearing areas.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for any complex authorization issues or if you need to create new roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.