How To Fix /LIME/CORE085 - No authorization to change a stock item &1, auth. group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No authorization to change a stock item &1, auth. group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE085 - No authorization to change a stock item &1, auth. group &2 ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE085 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific stock item. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or materials management when a user attempts to modify stock data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization object to perform the action on the stock item. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The stock item is assigned to a specific authorization group, and the user does not have the required permissions for that group.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict access to certain stock items based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to add the necessary roles or modify existing ones to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization group associated with the stock item.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Group Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the authorization groups in the system to ensure they are set up correctly and that the user has access to the appropriate groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to inventory management include M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) and M_MATE_MA (Material Master: General Data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.