How To Fix SAPLWSVD103 - You are not authorized to display the supplier data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSVD -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the supplier data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSVD103 - You are not authorized to display the supplier data ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSVD103 indicates that a user is not authorized to display supplier data. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access supplier information in the SAP system but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to view supplier data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data access.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that limit access to supplier data.
  
  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 transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to supplier data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to supplier data access, such as LFA1, LFB1, or LFM1.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master Data (General)
  LFB1: Vendor Master Data (Company Code)
  LFM1: Vendor Master Data (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAPLWSVD103 error message.