How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API011 - You do not have the authorization to display 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: 011

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API011 - You do not have the authorization to display a material ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API011, which states "You do not have the authorization to display a material," typically indicates that the user attempting to access a material does not have the necessary permissions assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions or when using APIs related to material management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for displaying material data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for material display.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to material display (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (like plant, storage location, etc.) that prevent the user from accessing certain materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to