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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM298 - You do not have master data authorization for all documents ?

  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 profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the master data in question.
  Ensure that the roles include the relevant authorization objects for the master data types the user needs to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial transactions and master data. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_BKPF_VKO: Authorization for document types.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FICUSTOM298 error message.