How To Fix M2235 - You are not authorized to set up INVCO information structures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: You are not authorized to set up INVCO information structures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2235 - You are not authorized to set up INVCO information structures ?

  The SAP error message M2235, which states "You are not authorized to set up INVCO information structures," typically indicates that the user attempting to access or modify Inventory Control (INVCO) information structures does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform actions related to INVCO information structures.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for inventory management and reporting.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations for INVCO information structures.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to Inventory Management (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.). The specific objects required can vary based on the organization's configuration and the specific actions the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2235 error and gain the necessary access to set up INVCO information structures.