How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API009 - You do not have the authorization to create a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to create a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API009 - You do not have the authorization to create a material ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API009 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where authorization checks are strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that permit material creation.
  Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorizations for specific authorization objects related to material management (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WGR, etc.).
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be part of the appropriate user groups.
  MDG-Specific Authorizations: In MDG, there may be additional specific authorizations required for creating materials that are not present in standard SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID that is encountering