How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES073 - Maintain Customizing settings for this Business User Role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Maintain Customizing settings for this Business User Role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES073 - Maintain Customizing settings for this Business User Role ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES073 typically indicates that there are missing customizing settings for a specific business user role in the SAP system. This error often arises when a user tries to access certain functionalities or transactions that require specific configurations that have not been set up for their role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The role assigned to the user does not have the necessary customizing settings defined in the system.
  Role Configuration Issues: The role may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations or access to specific transactions or data.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned the correct business user role that is intended for their job function.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Enter the role name that is causing the issue.
  Check the authorization data and ensure that all necessary customizing settings are maintained.
  If required, add the necessary authorizations or transactions to the role.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up roles and authorizations in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the role by logging in as the user or using the user comparison feature in PFCG to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user assignments.
  SUIM: User information system to analyze authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on role and authorization management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.