How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK026 - No authorization for displaying contract accounts with category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 026

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK026 - No authorization for displaying contract accounts with category &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display contract accounts of a specific category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to access contract accounts of the specified category. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that governs access to contract accounts.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific contract account category.
  Category-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain categories of contract accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for contract accounts in FI-CA is typically F_KNA1_AKT (for customer master data) and F_FICA_CAK (for contract accounts). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations in the context of MDG and FI-CA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage and assign authorizations in SAP is crucial for resolving such issues. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in MDG or FI-CA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_FICA_CHECK026 error.