How To Fix M3848 - No authorization to display data for plants & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 848

• Message text: No authorization to display data for plants & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3848 - No authorization to display data for plants & & & & ?

  The SAP error message M3848, which states "No authorization to display data for plants & & & &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view data related to specific plants in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified plants.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some plants but not to others, leading to this error when trying to access restricted plants.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations for the transaction or report being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required plants.
  Authorization Object: Check the relevant authorization objects, such as M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data) or M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data), to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the plants in question.
  Transaction Codes: If the user is trying to access specific transaction codes, ensure that those transactions are included in the user's roles.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plant data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M3848 error message.