How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE185 - You are not authorized to execute this material movement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this material movement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE185 - You are not authorized to execute this material movement ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE185 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific material movement. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's logistics and inventory management modules, particularly when dealing with material movements in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar systems.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object to perform the material movement. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on organizational levels, such as plant, storage location, or movement type, which the user may not have access to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding a new role or modifying an existing one.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the material movement in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the material movement again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to material movements include M_MATE_WRK (Material Management: Plant Data), M_MATE_MVG (Material Management: Movement Type), and others depending on the specific transaction.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, or any specific transaction related to the material movement you are trying to execute.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE185.