How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API001 - No authorization to &1 a &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API - Message class for material change management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization to &1 a &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API001 - No authorization to &1 a &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API001, which states "No authorization to &1 a &2," typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to material management or change management in SAP. The placeholders "&1" and "&2" usually represent the specific action and the object (like a material or document) that the user is trying to access or modify.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to perform the action on the specified object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization objects related to the action may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If roles are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user should have access but does not, you may need to modify the authorization objects in the role to include the necessary permissions.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and the action you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Common authorization objects related to material management include M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_MA, and others.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API001.