How To Fix CM_EHFND_BO_CSM020 - You cannot copy. You are not authorized to display the raw material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_BO_CSM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You cannot copy. You are not authorized to display the raw material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM020 - You cannot copy. You are not authorized to display the raw material. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM020 indicates that a user is attempting to copy a raw material but does not have the necessary authorization to display it. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view the raw material in question. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The raw material may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain materials based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or authorizations to the user. This may involve adding the user to a role that has access to the raw material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the raw material in question to ensure that it is not restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the necessary roles and ensure that the user has the appropriate 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:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that may be related to material master data, such as:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master: General Data
  M_MATE_DATA: Material Master: Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM020.