How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER221 - No authorization to change address data using the Web

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No authorization to change address data using the Web

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER221 - No authorization to change address data using the Web ?

  The SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER221: No authorization to change address data using the Web typically occurs when a user tries to modify address data via a web interface (such as SAP Fiori or a web-based front end) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause
  
  The user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned to perform changes on address data through the web.
  Authorization checks in the backend system prevent the user from executing the change operation.
  The web application or service is enforcing strict authorization checks, and the user’s current profile does not meet these requirements.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encountered the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using ST01 or SUIM to find missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles/Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the authorization objects related to address data maintenance.
  Common authorization objects related to address data changes include:
  
  B_USERSTAT (User status)
  B_BUPA_GRP (Business partner group)
  B_BUPA_FKA (Business partner: Authorization for address data)
  S_SERVICE (Service authorization for web services)
  
  
  For web-based changes, also check if the user has authorization for the relevant web services or OData services.
  
  
  
  Check Web Service / OData Service Authorizations:
  
  If the change is done via Fiori or other web services, verify that the user has the necessary roles to access and modify data through these services.
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the services and their assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Test After Role Assignment:
  
  After assigning the necessary roles, have the user retry the operation to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Note / Knowledge Base Articles: Search for notes related to WEBFI_MASTER221 or authorization issues in web-based address data changes.
  Transactions:
  
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure.
  ST01 – System trace for authorization checks.
  SUIM – User information system for role and authorization analysis.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE – Manage OData services.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to business partner or address data maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Fiori Apps Library: If using Fiori apps, check the app’s required roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WEBFI_MASTER221 is an authorization issue preventing the user from changing address data via the web. The solution involves analyzing missing authorizations (using SU53 or ST01), assigning the correct roles and authorizations, and ensuring the user has access to the relevant web services or OData services.
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the user ID, transaction or app used, and the exact scenario where the error occurs.