How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE204 - No authorization for product type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No authorization for product type &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or change a product master record. However, you do
not have the authorization for the authorization group assigned to the
product type of the product.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to give you this authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object concerned is M_MATE_MAR Material master:
material type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE204 - No authorization for product type & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE204 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific product type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product management or material master data handling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorizations for the specific product type.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the product type in question.
  Product Type Restrictions: Certain product types may have specific restrictions or require additional authorizations that are not included in the user's current role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific product type.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to product types (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) are included in the user's 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 new permissions take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to product types. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Work Center
  M_MATE_DATA: Material Master: General Data
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.