How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER220 - You are not authorized to change business partner &1 category &2 in BD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You are not authorized to change business partner &1 category &2 in BD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER220 - You are not authorized to change business partner &1 category &2 in BD ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER220:
  
  SAP Error Message: WEBFI_MASTER220
  Message Text:
  You are not authorized to change business partner &1 category &2 in BD
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to change the Business Partner (BP) category in the Business Data (BD) area does not have the necessary authorization. Specifically:
  
  The user lacks the required authorization object(s) or authorization field values to modify the particular BP category.
  The system enforces strict authorization checks on Business Partner master data changes, especially when changing categories (e.g., from Customer to Vendor or adding/removing roles).
  The authorization failure is triggered during the change operation in the Business Partner transaction or via interfaces (e.g., Web UI, Fiori apps, or IDocs).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encountered the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last failed authorization check.
  Look for missing authorization objects related to Business Partner master data, such as:
  B_BUPA_GRP (Business