How To Fix MDC_MODEL058 - You have no authority to change records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_MODEL - Messages In Context Of MDC Model

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You have no authority to change records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MODEL058 - You have no authority to change records ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MODEL058, which states "You have no authority to change records," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify certain records in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change master data or configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  Data Locking: In some cases, the data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings may restrict changes to specific records based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the user's assigned roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object they are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the relevant team to request the required roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the transaction or data modification. Common authorization objects include S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance), S_DATA (Data Access), and others depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  If the data is locked, identify the user or process that has locked the data and resolve the locking issue. This can be done using transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, test the changes in a development or test environment to ensure that the issue is related to authorizations and not a system error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for data modification and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MDC_MODEL058 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.