How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK028 - No authorization for changing BP data in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authorization for changing BP data in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK028 - No authorization for changing BP data in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK028 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change Business Partner (BP) data in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) when a user attempts to modify BP data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile for the specific company code mentioned in the error message. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to Business Partner data management.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to some company codes but not the one specified in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow changes to BP data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for changing BP data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for Business Partner data management include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Company Code)
  F_BKPF_BER (Authorization for Business Partner)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects, particularly for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Business Partner management and authorization concepts to better understand the required authorizations.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on how to manage Business Partner data and the importance of proper authorization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to change BP data in the specified company code.