How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK021 - No authorization for changing locks for process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for changing locks for process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK021 - No authorization for changing locks for process &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change 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 modifying or releasing locks on master data records, but their user role does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their role to change locks on the specified process.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the MDG processes.
  Process-Specific Locks: The error may arise in specific processes where locks are applied to prevent concurrent changes, and the user does not have the rights to manage these locks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction 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 changing locks in the MDG process.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and any specific authorization objects related to MDG and FICA.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the process again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to MDG and FICA include F_FICA_APP (for FICA application), S_MDG_AUTH (for MDG authorizations), and others specific to the processes being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on MDG and FICA for best practices regarding user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the MDG_FICA_CHECK021 error message.