How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK025 - No authorization for changing contract accounts with category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No authorization for changing contract accounts with category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK025 - No authorization for changing contract accounts with category &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK025 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change contract accounts of a specific category in the Financial Contract Accounts (FICA) module. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is trying to perform an action that requires permissions to modify contract accounts, but their current authorization settings do not allow for this action.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for changing contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding authorization objects related to contract account management (e.g., F_KNA1, F_KNA2, etc.).
  Ensuring that the authorization for the specific contract account category is included.
  
  
  
  
  
  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. They can help adjust the roles or provide the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to contract accounts. Common objects include:
  
  F_KNA1: Customer master data
  F_KNA2: Customer master data (company code)
  F_FICA: Financial contract accounts
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and the specific requirements for FICA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_FICA_CHECK025 error.