How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK020 - No authorization for creation of locks for process &1

MDG_FICA_CHECK020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for creation of locks for process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK020 - No authorization for creation of locks for process &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create locks for a specific process in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FICA) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires locking a record for processing, but their user role does not include the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization object that allows them to create locks for the specified process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  Identify the roles assigned to the user and review the authorizations related to the MDG_FICA process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for creating locks is typically S_ENQ (Enqueue Authorization).
  Ensure that the user