How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK031 - No authorization for changing BP data in authorization group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 031

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK031 - No authorization for changing BP data in authorization group &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change Business Partner (BP) data in a specific authorization group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) and Customer Account Management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to make changes to the Business Partner data does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Configuration: The authorization group assigned to the Business Partner data may not be correctly configured or may not include the user’s role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to Business Partner data changes, particularly those that include the authorization group.
  Common authorization objects include F_BKPF_BUP (for Business Partner) and F_BKPF_BUP (for Business Partner roles).
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role to include the required authorizations for the specific authorization group.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the role and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the changes by attempting to modify the Business Partner data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to control access to specific data objects. Each Business Partner can be assigned to an authorization group, which determines who can view or modify that data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and Business Partner data governance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_FICA_CHECK031 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change Business Partner data.