How To Fix CKMLMV506 - No authorization for display in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 506

• Message text: No authorization for display in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV506 - No authorization for display in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV506 "No authorization for display in plant &1" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data related to a specific plant in the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of Material Ledger or Costing-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the data for the specified plant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to other plants but not to the one specified in the error message.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that have not been updated or assigned correctly can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorization objects for the specific plant.
  Common authorization objects related to plant access include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_LND (Material Master: Plant Data for Material)
  C_ML_MV (Material Ledger: Authorization for Display)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their implications.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLMV506 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to view the required data in the specified plant.