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 the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include roles that allow material creation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines related to MDG and material creation to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to material management include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_WGR (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_BAS (Material Master: Basic Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
  Implement a change management process for role assignments to avoid unauthorized access or errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_API009.