How To Fix MDC_HDB_MTC006 - No authorization for maintaining cross client customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_HDB_MTC - Message class for master data consolidation matching

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining cross client customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC006 - No authorization for maintaining cross client customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain cross-client customizing settings in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify settings that are meant to be maintained at the client level, but their user profile lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user role. In SAP, cross-client customizing settings are typically restricted to certain users to prevent unauthorized changes that could affect multiple clients. The specific authorization object that is often related to this error is S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) or S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and the roles assigned to the user.
  Review the authorizations in the assigned roles to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain cross-client customizing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the user roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TCODE for transaction access.
  S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations.
  Any other specific authorization objects related to the customizing activity being performed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you assess and adjust the user’s authorizations appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  Authorization Objects: Understand the specific authorization objects that are relevant to your customizing activities. You can use transaction SU21 to view authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDC_HDB_MTC006 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to maintain cross-client customizing in the SAP system.