How To Fix F2304 - No authorization for marking the general data for this acct for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 304

• Message text: No authorization for marking the general data for this acct for deletion

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object:
&V1&
Parameter:
Authorization group: &V2&
Actions: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2304 - No authorization for marking the general data for this acct for deletion ?

  The SAP error message F2304, which states "No authorization for marking the general data for this account for deletion," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete or mark for deletion the general data of a financial account (such as a vendor or customer account) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the deletion or marking for deletion of the account data.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions related to financial account management.
  Account Status: The account may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or marking for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to account management include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document)
  F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master Data)
  F_KNA1_APL (Customer Master Data)
  
  
  
  
  
  Account Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the account is not blocked or in a status that prevents deletion. Check the account settings in the relevant master data transaction (e.g., FK02 for vendor or FD02 for customer).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and account data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and account status, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to understand what permissions are required for account management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  FK02: Change vendor master data
  FD02: Change customer master data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2304 error and successfully mark the account data for deletion if you have the appropriate authorizations.