How To Fix MC023 - No authorization for matchcode ID &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No authorization for matchcode ID &-&

INCLUDE DD_AUTH_CHECK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC023 - No authorization for matchcode ID &-& ?

  The SAP error message MC023 "No authorization for matchcode ID &-&" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific matchcode ID in the SAP system. Matchcodes are used in SAP to facilitate searches for data records, and they require specific authorizations to be accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the matchcode ID specified in the error message.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the matchcode.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the matchcode ID.
  Matchcode ID Configuration: The matchcode ID itself may not be properly configured or may not be available for the user’s role.
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user’s authorization profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the matchcode ID are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s authorization profile or role to include the necessary permissions. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include access to the matchcode ID. This can be checked in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Matchcode Configuration:
  
  If you have access, verify the configuration of the matchcode ID in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (for matchcode objects) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: Matchcode Object Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to matchcodes may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or others depending on the specific matchcode and its configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the matchcode ID in SAP.