How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPEARCH042 - You are not authorized to read MC &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEARCH -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You are not authorized to read MC &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEARCH042 - You are not authorized to read MC &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEARCH042 You are not authorized to read MC &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific object or data related to the MC (Material Code) in the context of the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP applications related to logistics, materials management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to read the material code (MC) specified in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary permissions to access the data.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the material code that prevent access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the material codes.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for reading the material code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) that control access to material data and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations and roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to material data in SAP.
  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 error message.