/ISDFPS/PM_INT021 - You are not authorized to create partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_INT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to create partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_INT021 - You are not authorized to create partner ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_INT021 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a partner in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Partner Management or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for performing specific actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create a partner does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for partner creation.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The necessary authorization objects related to partner management may not be included in the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for partner creation.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required role, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  If the role exists but lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create the partner again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to partner management may include B_USER_AUTH, B_BUPA_GRP, or others depending on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on roles and authorizations related to partner management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /ISDFPS/PM_INT021.