How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE205 - No authorization for product group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No authorization for product group &

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

System Response

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

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_WGR Material master:
material group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE205 - No authorization for product group & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE205 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific product group. This error typically arises in the context of product management or material master data handling within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific product group.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include permissions for the product group in question.
  Product Group Configuration: The product group may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  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 group.
  Ensure that the authorization object related to product groups (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, etc.) 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, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to product groups. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.