How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to change a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change a material ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a material in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the material does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions within the assigned roles.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., blocked, archived).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational levels (plant, storage location, etc.) related to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and check if the necessary authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_MRP, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to allow changes to materials.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the material in question. If it is blocked or archived, you may need to change its status before making modifications.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational levels (e.g., plant, storage location) associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management in SAP, such as:
  
  M_MATE_MRP (Material Master MRP Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master General Data)
  M_MATE_WA (Material Master Plant Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and material master data handling.
  
  
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that roles are aligned with business needs.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.