How To Fix 12290 - No authorization to display batch data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 290

• Message text: No authorization to display batch data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12290 - No authorization to display batch data ?

  The SAP error message "12290 No authorization to display batch data" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view batch data in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions where batch management is involved, such as in inventory management or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access batch data. This is often related to the authorization objects for batch management, such as M_BEST_BAT (for batch management in purchasing) or M_MATE_BAT (for batch management in inventory).
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for batch data access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be assigned the correct authorizations or may be missing specific authorizations related to batch data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This can be done using transaction PFCG to adjust the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for batch management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for batch management. Common ones include:
  
  M_BEST_BAT: Authorizations for batch management in purchasing.
  M_MATE_BAT: Authorizations for batch management in inventory.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  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 related to the SAP error message 12290.