How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI017 - You do not have authorization to read source specification data

CM_SUB_MLI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You do not have authorization to read source specification data

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create an inheritance relationship for a source
specification. However, you are not authorized to display the data in
the source specification.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_IF_AUTH_IS_NEEDED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHS_NA_CHECK_AUTH_OF_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
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INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_GENERAL2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You require the following authorizations to be able to create
inheritance relationships:
INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_AUTH OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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

INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_INHERIT_AUTH2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI017 - You do not have authorization to read source specification data ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read source specification data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where source specifications are used to manage and track materials and their sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access source specification data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational units, plants, or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_SUB_MLI017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and