Symptom
The error "You are not authorized to block/unblock data; see long text" is raised when blocking/unblocking business partner in the app "Block Master Data - Business Partner".
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Open Block Master Data app
- Enter the business partner number
- Execute
Cause
The user assigned with the role "SAP_BR_DATA_PRIVACY_SPECIALIST" under the restriction of "Write, Read, Value Help" section: "No access" will not have the authorization to block/unblock the BP.
Resolution
- Confirm the restriction of "Write, Read, Value Help" section is "Unrestricted" in the role "SAP_BR_DATA_PRIVACY_SPECIALIST"(or in the role which is copied from "SAP_BR_DATA_PRIVACY_SPECIALIST")
- Assign the role with correct restrictions to the user who is used to block/unblock the business partner.
Keywords
S4_PC, AP-MD-BP, BP, Business Partner, authorization, block, unblock, Block Master Data, SAP_BR_DATA_PRIVACY_SPECIALIST, role, No access, Unrestricted, restriction, "Write, Read, Value Help" , KBA , AP-MD-BP , Business Partner , Problem