How To Fix RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG004 - You are not authorized to see data for store &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG - Retail Store Product Lookup Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You are not authorized to see data for store &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG004 - You are not authorized to see data for store &1 ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG004 indicates that a user is not authorized to view data for a specific store (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when a user attempts to access store-related data without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to access the data for the specified store.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include access to the specific store or the relevant data objects.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain stores based on user profiles or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the store in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign additional roles that provide access to the required store data.
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify or create roles that include the necessary authorizations for store access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_RFC, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the transactions or reports they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the store data again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG004.