How To Fix GMMASTERDATA082 - Authorization type &1 is preventing you from accessing this grant. &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Authorization type &1 is preventing you from accessing this grant. &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA082 - Authorization type &1 is preventing you from accessing this grant. &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA082 indicates that there is an authorization issue preventing access to a specific grant in the Grants Management module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access grant-related data but lacks the necessary authorizations defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message GMMASTERDATA082 is triggered due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization type (&1) to access the grant identified by &2.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization objects related to Grants Management may not be properly configured for the user role.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the grant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user to ensure it includes the necessary authorizations for the grant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects for Grants Management, such as F_SGMB_GRP (Grants Management: Authorization for Grant) and others that may be relevant to the specific grant access.
  Ensure that the authorization type (&1) mentioned in the error message is included in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the required grants. If not, assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user profiles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management in Grants Management for detailed information on required authorizations and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in Grants Management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GMMASTERDATA082 error.