How To Fix IS176 - No history can be displayed for material/serial number (not authorized)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 176

• Message text: No history can be displayed for material/serial number (not authorized)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS176 - No history can be displayed for material/serial number (not authorized) ?

  The SAP error message IS176 "No history can be displayed for material/serial number (not authorized)" typically occurs when a user attempts to access the history of a material or serial number but lacks the necessary authorizations to view that information. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Inventory Management (IM) or Plant Maintenance (PM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to view the history of the specified material or serial number. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Material/Serial Number Not Found: The material or serial number may not exist in the system, or it may not have any history recorded.
  Data Privacy Settings: Certain data privacy settings or restrictions may prevent users from accessing specific historical data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transactions (e.g., display material documents, view serial number history).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security team or system administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Verify Material/Serial Number:
  
  Ensure that the material or serial number being queried actually exists in the system and has historical data associated with it. You can check this using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or IQ03 (Display Serial Number).
  
  
  
  Check Data Privacy Settings:
  
  If applicable, review any data privacy settings that may restrict access to historical data. This may involve consulting with the data protection officer or compliance team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on authorization objects related to material and serial number history.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to material management include M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: General Data) and M_MATE_LNK (Material Master: View Data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and verifying the material/serial number, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support for further assistance.