How To Fix M3852 - No authorization for material group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 852

• Message text: No authorization for material group &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or change a material master record. However, you
do not have the authorization for the
<DS:GLOS.authorization_group>authorization group</> assigned to the
material group of the material.

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?

Ask your system administrator to give you this authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The <DS:GLOS.authorization_object>authorization object</> concerned is
M_MATE_WGR <LS>Material master: material group</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3852 - No authorization for material group & ?

  The SAP error message M3852, which states "No authorization for material group &," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to a specific material group does not have the necessary authorization to access or manipulate that material group.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific material group. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Material Group Configuration: The material group in question may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the user's authorization profile.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the material group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the material group. This can be done by a system administrator or a user with the necessary privileges.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for material groups is typically M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Authorization for Material Groups). Ensure that this object is included in the user's roles with the correct values for the material group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to material management and material groups.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization's security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3852 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the material group in question.