How To Fix MD_AUTHORITY010 - There is no authorization for the specified product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_AUTHORITY - Authorization Checks for Master Data

• Message number: 010

• Message text: There is no authorization for the specified product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_AUTHORITY010 - There is no authorization for the specified product ?

  The SAP error message MD_AUTHORITY010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specified product in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where product data is managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific product or product category.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the product.
  Product Status: The product may be in a status that restricts access, such as being locked or archived.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the organizational levels (like plant, company code, etc.) associated with the product.
  
  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 profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.).
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Verify the status of the product in question. If it is locked or archived, you may need to unlock it or change its status to allow access.
  
  
  
  Organizational Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (plants, company codes, etc.) associated with the product.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to product data. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MD_AUTHORITY010 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.