How To Fix SD_CFS021 - No authorization to display credit data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CFS - Messages for Customer Fact Sheet

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization to display credit data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CFS021 - No authorization to display credit data ?

  The SAP error message SD_CFS021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display credit data in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with credit management functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to access credit data, which may include customer credit limits, credit exposure, or other related financial information.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's assigned roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for roles that include access to credit management functions, particularly those related to displaying credit data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for credit management in SAP include:
  
  F_KNA1_AEN (Customer Master Data: General Data)
  F_KNA1_CEN (Customer Master Data: Company Code Data)
  F_KNA1_CRF (Customer Master Data: Credit Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality to confirm that the user can now access the credit data without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on credit management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user access effectively.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to navigate credit management functionalities and the importance of proper authorization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_CFS021 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to credit data in SAP.