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 Partner: Authorization for Business Partner Group)
  B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner: Authorization for Relationship)
  B_BUPA_FUP (Business Partner: Authorization for Business Partner Functions)
  B_BUPA_BUP (Business Partner: Authorization for Business Partner)
  
  
  Also check for authorization objects related to the specific BP category or role.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Assign Authorizations:
  
  Based on the missing authorizations, update the user's roles in PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure the user has authorization to change the specific BP category (&2) and the particular BP (&1).
  If necessary, create or modify authorization roles to grant the required access.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Category and Role Settings:
  
  Confirm that the BP category and roles are correctly configured in the system.
  Sometimes, custom authorization checks or enhancements might restrict changes; review any custom code or user-exits.
  
  
  
  Test the Change:
  
  After updating authorizations, test the change again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions to check and maintain Business Partner:
  
  BP - Business Partner transaction
  PFCG - Role maintenance for authorizations
  SU53 - Display authorization check failure
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  B_BUPA_GRP - Business Partner Group
  B_BUPA_BUP - Business Partner
  B_BUPA_FUP - Business Partner Functions
  B_BUPA_RLT - Business Partner Relationships
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to Business Partner authorization issues (search SAP Support Portal for "WEBFI_MASTER220" or BP authorization)
  SAP Help Portal: Business Partner Authorization Concept
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to change BP category &1 in BD area
  
  
  Solution
  Check SU53 for missing authorizations, update user roles with required BP authorization objects, test changes
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: BP, SU53, PFCG; Authorization Objects: B_BUPA_GRP, B_BUPA_BUP, etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization or adjusting roles, please provide the SU53 output or user details.