How To Fix 64209 - Error in authorization check (product category &1, internal level &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Error in authorization check (product category &1, internal level &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64209 - Error in authorization check (product category &1, internal level &2) ?

  The SAP error message 64209, which states "Error in authorization check (product category &1, internal level &2)," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to product categories and internal levels in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of materials management, sales and distribution, or other modules where product categorization is relevant.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user role trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific product category and internal level. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified product category.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the internal level of the product category.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, it may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, 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 is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the product category and internal level.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to product categories (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to product categories and internal levels. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 64209 in SAP.