How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK029 - No authorization for displaying 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: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK029 - No authorization for displaying BP data in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK029 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display Business Partner (BP) data for 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 access or display 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 may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role that allow access to BP data for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the company code in question.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on accessing certain company codes based on their organizational role.
  
  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 check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for displaying BP data, particularly for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to Business Partner data include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_BKPF_BER (Accounting Document: Authorization for Business Area)
  F_BKPF_BS (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to Business Partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_FICA_CHECK029 error.