How To Fix M3885 - You do not have the authorization to change the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 885

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to change the status

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change the status of the batch. However, you do
not have the authorization to do so.

System Response

The system has therefore cancelled your change.

How to fix this error?

Technical information if you want to be given the authorization by your
systems administrator: the authorization object concerned is
M_MATE_ZST.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3885 - You do not have the authorization to change the status ?

  The SAP error message M3885, which states "You do not have the authorization to change the status," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of a document or object in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific transaction or object they are trying to modify.
  Status Management: The status of the document or object may be controlled by specific status management settings that restrict changes based on user roles.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict status changes based on business rules or workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which