How To Fix M_RSAO003 - Not authorized to display MS document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_RSAO - Analysis Office Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Not authorized to display MS document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_RSAO003 - Not authorized to display MS document &1 ?

  The SAP error message M_RSAO003 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific Material Status (MS) document. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules where access control is enforced.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the Material Status document. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  The authorization object related to Material Status documents is not properly configured.
  The user may be trying to access a document that is restricted based on company policies or user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M_RSAO003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for Material Status documents is typically M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data) or similar. Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  Ensure that the user has the correct activity (e.g., display, change) for the document type they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to Material Status documents.
  If roles are already assigned, verify that they are correctly configured and that there are no conflicting authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the Material Status document again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to Material Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master: General Data
  M_MATE_MAT: Material Master: Material Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization checks for Material Status documents.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M_RSAO003 error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.