How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 - No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 - No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain the revision level for a specific material and change number. This typically occurs in the context of change management processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization object to maintain the revision level for the specified material.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Change Management Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles for maintaining revision levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to material management include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_BOM (Material Master: BOM Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the authorization for maintaining revision levels is included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and change management processes to better understand how to configure roles and permissions effectively.
  Change Management Process: Familiarize yourself with the change management process in SAP, as it may have specific requirements for maintaining materials and their revision levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031.