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 authorizations for material management and specifically for maintaining revision levels.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add them to the user's role. This typically involves:
  
  Adding the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_MAT, etc.) that pertain to material management.
  Ensuring that the authorization for maintaining revision levels is included.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the change request again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to material management in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR - Material Master: General Data
  M_MATE_MAT - Material Master: Plant Data
  M_MATE_REV - Material Master: Revision Level
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance and authorization management to better understand how to manage user roles and permissions effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to maintain the revision level for material change requests.