How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change 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: 010

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API010 - You do not have the authorization to change a material ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API010 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to change a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to modify material data in the MDG system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary authorizations for material changes.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to material management (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Data Governance Settings: The MDG configuration may restrict certain users from making changes to material data based on the governance rules set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization failed and why.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Check MDG Configuration: Review the MDG configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the user from making changes to material data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management in SAP, such as:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in the MDG system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MDG_BS_MAT_API010.