How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API011 - You do not have the authorization to display 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: 011

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API011 - You do not have the authorization to display a material ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API011 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where authorization checks are strictly enforced to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view material data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units, material types, or other criteria that limit access to certain materials.
  User Status: The user may not be active or may have restrictions placed on their account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to material master data, such as M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data) and M_MATE_MAT (Material Master: Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to material display transactions (e.g., MM01, MM02, MM03).
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and any relevant information from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the material display again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management in SAP, as these will be crucial for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to authorization issues in MDG or material management, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance and authorization management to understand best practices for managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_API011.