How To Fix VMD_API002 - Vendor &1: You are not authorized to change field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Vendor &1: You are not authorized to change field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API002 - Vendor &1: You are not authorized to change field &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API002 indicates that a user is attempting to change a field in the vendor master data but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specified field in the vendor master data.
  Field Status Group: The field may be set to "display only" in the field status group configuration, preventing changes.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data element they are trying to modify.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change vendor data.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user's roles to include the required authorization objects (e.g., F_LFA1_AEN, F_LFA1_AKT, etc.).
  
  
  
  Field Status Configuration:
  
  Check the field status group assigned to the vendor master data. If the field is set to "display only," it may need to be changed to allow editing. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction OBY6 for field status groups).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to modify them, consult with your SAP security team or BASIS team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or field status, test the transaction again to ensure that the user can now modify the vendor data as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for vendor master data changes, such as F_LFA1_AEN (Vendor Master Data: Change) and F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master Data: Display).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to vendor master data include:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VMD_API002 error and successfully change the vendor master data.