Symptom
After configuring Identification Types and Tax Categories as sensitive personal data, the information is displayed in masked form in Business Partner apps. Certain business users require authorization to view the unmasked data but are unable to do so due to data protection masking.
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Open Maintain Business Partner app.
- Enter Business Partner number and open the profile.
- Navigate to "Identification" tab.
- Personal data of the BP is masked.
Cause
Missing assignment of the Business Partner role to the business users who require access to unmasked data.
Resolution
An authorized buiness user with the Sensitive PD Specialist Business Partner role (BUPSPD) assignment can view and maintain the sensitive personal data for Identification Types and Tax Categories in the app.
Steps:
- Open Maintain Business Partner app.
- Enter Business Partner number and open the business partner.
- Open the Business User BP in Edit mode and assign the Business Partner role BUPSPD.
- Save the Changes.
See Also
- Refer to SAP Help Documentation : Mask Sensitive Personal Data.
- KBA 3724163 - How to mask sensitive personal data in Manage Business Partner Master Data?
Keywords
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