How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change a material ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API010, which states "You do not have the authorization to change a material," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes to a material master record does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform changes on material master data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain materials but not to others, depending on the organizational structure and the way authorizations are set up.
  
  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, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for changing material master data (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, etc.).
  If the user needs to change material data, they typically require authorization for the relevant activity (e.g., create, change, display) at the appropriate organizational levels (plant, storage location, etc.).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user requires additional authorizations, they should formally request these from their manager or the SAP security team, specifying the transactions they need access to.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to verify 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: General Data)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_BAS (Material Master: Basic Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for security administrators)
  
  
  
  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 causing the CMD_MATERIAL_API010 error.