How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API203 - No authority to display a Production Version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API - Message class for MDG MKAL

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No authority to display a Production Version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API203 - No authority to display a Production Version ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API203 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a Production Version in the Material Master within the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or display production version data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is related to authorization issues. Specifically, the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view production version data in the Material Master. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from accessing certain data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for displaying production versions.
  Common authorization objects related to Material Master and Production Versions include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_MA (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_MKAL (Material Master: Production Version)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP handles authorizations is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API203. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance and Material Master to understand the data model and authorization requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API203.