How To Fix R111022 - You are not authorized to block/unblock data; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R111 - Business Partner Messages (Package: BUPA)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to block/unblock data; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to block data related to the business partner or unblock &v1&.
You are not authorized to block or unblock this data.

System Response

This transaction cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to block or unblock data related to
business partner &v1&, carry out one of the following actions:
Contact a user in your company who is authorized to display the blocked
data.
Contact your system administrator and request the relevant authorization
to block or unblock data for business partners.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R111022 - You are not authorized to block/unblock data; see long text ?

  The SAP error message R111022 indicates that a user is attempting to block or unblock data but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to block or unblock the specific data.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Data Locking Mechanism: The system may have specific configurations that restrict certain users from blocking or unblocking data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the authorization check that failed and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to blocking/unblocking data (e.g., S_DATA, S_USER_AUTH, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's role to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find this by clicking on the message or looking it up in the SAP documentation. The long text may provide additional context or specific authorization objects that are required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control blocking/unblocking actions in your specific SAP module (e.g., MM, SD, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user authorizations and role management for best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.