How To Fix /BA1/F4_FX201 - Market data category &1 is not allowed

/BA1/F4_FX201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_FX -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Market data category &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX201 - Market data category &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX201 Market data category &1 is not allowed typically occurs in the context of financial or market data processing within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to banking, treasury, or financial services. This error indicates that the specified market data category (represented by &1) is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Market Data Category: The market data category you are trying to use is not defined or is not allowed in the current context. This could be due to configuration settings or restrictions in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the market data category you are trying to access. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified market data category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Market Data Category: Verify that the market data category