How To Fix M2164 - You are not authorized to generate information structures

M2164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You are not authorized to generate information structures

What causes this issue?

You do not have an authorization for object "M_INFO_GEN". You need an
authorization for:
info structure generation = "X".

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2164 - You are not authorized to generate information structures ?

  The SAP error message M2164, "You are not authorized to generate information structures," typically occurs when a user attempts to generate or modify information structures in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile that is currently assigned to the user. Information structures are part of the SAP Logistics Information System (LIS), and generating or modifying them requires specific authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for generating information structures typically include:
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_LIS_ADM: Authorization for LIS administration tasks.
  S_LIS_INFO: Authorization for information structures.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the