How To Fix FI_MASK_DATA007 - Output does not include blocked data; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_MASK_DATA - Mask personal data

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Output does not include blocked data; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to display the output of a report that contains personal data
related to blocked customers, vendors or partners.

System Response

Some data in the output has been masked to protect personal data.

How to fix this error?

Special authorization is needed to display data containing blocked
customers<(>,<)> vendors or partners.
Only selected business users can be provided with such authorization.
Contact your system administrator for more information.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_MASK_DATA007 - Output does not include blocked data; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FI_MASK_DATA007, which states "Output does not include blocked data; see long text," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data extraction processes in SAP. This message indicates that the output generated by a report or transaction does not include data that has been marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Data: The primary cause of this error is that the report or transaction is configured to exclude blocked or inactive records. This is often a design choice to ensure that only relevant and active data is presented in reports.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria set in the report may be filtering out blocked data. This can happen if the report is designed to only show active records.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view blocked data, leading to this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Settings: Review the settings or parameters of the report you are running. Look for options related to the inclusion of blocked or inactive data and adjust them accordingly.
  Modify Selection Criteria: If you have access to modify the selection criteria, ensure that the criteria allow for the inclusion of blocked data if that is necessary for your reporting needs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the long text associated with the error message for specific guidance on how to handle blocked data in the context of the report you are using.
  User Authorizations: If you suspect that authorization issues are at play, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view blocked data.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand how it handles blocked data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial reporting (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N) to understand how they handle blocked data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI_MASK_DATA007 error and ensure that your reports include the necessary data as required.