How To Fix M2160 - You are not authorized to display field catalogs for application &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 160

• Message text: You are not authorized to display field catalogs for application &

What causes this issue?

You do not have an authorization for object "M_FCAT_ANL". You need an
authorization for:
number of application = &V1&
activity = &V2&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2160 - You are not authorized to display field catalogs for application & ?

  The SAP error message M2160, which states "You are not authorized to display field catalogs for application &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalogs for a specific application in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view the field catalogs associated with the application.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the specific field catalogs.
  Application-Specific Restrictions: Certain applications may have additional restrictions that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to field catalogs. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access 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 access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific application and field catalogs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on authorization management and field catalogs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M2160 error message.