How To Fix M3685 - No authorization for maintaining export control data

M3685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 685

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining export control data

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to maintain export control data.

System Response

This is not possible since you do not have the necessary authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you require the appropriate authorization, please contact your
systems administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3685 - No authorization for maintaining export control data ?

  The SAP error message M3685, "No authorization for maintaining export control data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify export control data but lacks the necessary authorizations in the SAP system. This is particularly relevant in industries where compliance with export regulations is critical.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile to perform actions related to export control data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for maintaining export control data.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into