How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 - No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API - Message class for material change management

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 - No authorization to maintain revision level for material &1 change no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain the revision level for a material change request in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a material's revision level but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects that allow them to maintain or change the revision level of materials in the MDG system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary