How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL007 - You are not authorized to change or maintain material classification data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL - Messages for Material Management (Basic Material)

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to change or maintain material classification data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL007 - You are not authorized to change or maintain material classification data ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL007 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to change or maintain material classification data. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions related to material classification.
  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.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the material classification data.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for material classification (e.g., M_MATE_MAR for material master data).
  If the user needs to maintain material classification, ensure that the role includes the necessary permissions for the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM01, MM02, etc.).
  
  
  
  Request Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user requires additional access, submit a request to the SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm 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_DATA (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material classification and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL007.