How To Fix UDM_BUPA_MSG053 - You have no change authorization for the collections business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_BUPA_MSG - FSCM-CM: Messages for Collections Management (Master Data)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You have no change authorization for the collections business partner

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG053 - You have no change authorization for the collections business partner ?

  The SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG053 indicates that a user is attempting to make changes to a collections business partner but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the collections business partner. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Business Partner Settings: The business partner may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent changes from being made by certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorization objects (e.g., B_BUPA_ALL, B_BUPA_CUST, etc.) that allow changes to business partners.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner settings do not have restrictions that prevent changes. This can be checked in the business partner master data settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to business partner management in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  B_BUPA_ALL: General authorization for business partner.
  B_BUPA_CUST: Customer-specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_BUPA_MSG053 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required actions on the collections business partner.