How To Fix 12202 - You do not have authorization to display material documents in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 202

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display material documents in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12202 - You do not have authorization to display material documents in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message "12202: You do not have authorization to display material documents in plant &1" indicates that the user attempting to access material documents does not have the necessary authorization for the specified plant. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view material documents for the specified plant.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: Authorizations can be plant-specific, meaning the user may have access to material documents in other plants but not in the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the relevant roles include access to material documents for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for material documents is M_MATE_WRK (Material Document: Display).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object, particularly for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to material documents again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and they control what users can see and do within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 12202.