How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API204 - No authority to delete 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: 204

• Message text: No authority to delete a Production Version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API204 - No authority to delete a Production Version ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MKAL_API204 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a Production Version 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 object to delete production versions. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles or organizational policies.
  Data Locking: The production version may be locked for editing or deletion due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, such as C_MAT_BOM or C_MAT_MA, which are related to material master and production version management.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the relevant team to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the deletion of production versions. This may involve reviewing the MDG configuration for material management.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  Ensure that the production version is not locked by any ongoing processes. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12 to see if there are any active locks on the production version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to production version management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MDG_MAT: MDG Material Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain the necessary access to delete the production version. If issues persist, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.