How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API009 - You do not have the authorization to create a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API009 - You do not have the authorization to create a material ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API009 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create 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 create a material does not have the required authorization objects 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 transactions or authorization objects related to material creation.
  User Profile: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may have restrictions based on their user profile.
  
  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 object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for material creation (e.g., authorization objects like M_MATE_MAR for material master data).
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. Provide them with the details of the error and the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the material creation process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management, such as:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material master authorization
  M_MATE_DATA: Material data authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  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 preventing material creation in SAP.