How To Fix M3849 - No authorization for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 849

• Message text: No authorization for material &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or change a material master record. However, you
do not have the authorization for the combination of the activity (in
this case, display or change) and the authorization group in the
material master record.

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?

Contact your system administrator if you require the authorization.
Note for system administrators
The authorization object concerned is M_MATE_MAT (material master:
material).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3849 - No authorization for material & ?

  The SAP error message M3849, which states "No authorization for material &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an operation on a material for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various transactions related to materials, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specified material. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Material Status: The material may be set to a status that restricts access, such as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., plant, storage location) that prevent access to the material.
  User Profile Changes: Recent changes to the user's profile or roles may have inadvertently removed access to certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the status of the material in the material master (transaction MM03). Ensure that it is not blocked or inactive.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location that the user is authorized to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the user requires access to the material, consult with the SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for material management typically include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material master authorization
  M_MATE_WRK: Material master work center authorization
  M_MATE_BW: Material master batch authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  MM03: Display material master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.