How To Fix 64169 - No authorization for product type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authorization for product type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64169 - No authorization for product type & ?

  The SAP error message 64169, which states "No authorization for product type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to a specific product type for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific product type.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access or manipulate the product type in question.
  Product Type Configuration: The product type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the product type.
  Ensure that the authorization object for the product type (e.g., M_MATE_WRK for material management) is included in the role.
  
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to product types in your SAP system. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.