How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE370 - You are not authorized to display key product master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 370

• Message text: You are not authorized to display key product master data

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display or maintain key data for the product (that is,
data valid for the whole client, such as the base unit of measure).
However, you do not have the authorization to do so.

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?

If you want to maintain key data for the product, please contact your
systems administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object concerned is M_MATE_MAN.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE370 - You are not authorized to display key product master data ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE370, which states "You are not authorized to display key product master data," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the product master data does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to view that data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the product master data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles in the SAP system that grant access to the product master data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in place that limit access to certain product master data based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with product master data access. Common authorization objects include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) and M_MATE_DATA (Material Master Data).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or adjust existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization for product master data.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that user roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in job responsibilities and organizational structure.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.