How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER348 - You are not authorized to view the user data

WEBFI_MASTER348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: You are not authorized to view the user data

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WEBFI_MASTER348 - Details

• The SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER348: You are not authorized to view the user data typically occurs in the context of SAP Portal or SAP Web Dynpro applications when a user tries to access certain user-related data or profiles but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause
  
  The user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned to view or access the requested user data.
  This can happen if the user is trying to access sensitive information such as other users' profiles, master data, or personal data without proper permissions.
  The authorization check fails in the backend system or portal framework, triggering this error message.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization objects related to user data access in the relevant SAP system (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP Portal).
  Common authorization objects involved might include:
  S_USER_GRP (User Groups)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profiles)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_USER_TCD (Transaction Codes)
  
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary roles assigned that include these authorization objects with appropriate activity values (e.g.,