How To Fix FICUSTOM298 - You do not have master data authorization for all documents

FICUSTOM298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 298

• Message text: You do not have master data authorization for all documents

What causes this issue?

You do not have sufficient master data authorizations for all documents
that match the selection criteria.

System Response

Documents for which the master data authorizations are missing are
automatically removed from the worklist.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the document selection accordingly or request that the master
data authorizations are extended.

Procedure for System Administrators

This message can be deactivated in FM message control.

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FICUSTOM298 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM298, which states "You do not have master data authorization for all documents," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process financial documents but lacks the necessary authorizations for the associated master data. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access certain master data elements (e.g., vendor, customer, or general ledger accounts) related to the documents they are trying to process.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific master data objects.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_VKO) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and