How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI009 - No authorization to execute UI configuration '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_UI - Material Display (Single Maintenance)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization to execute UI configuration '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI009 - No authorization to execute UI configuration '&1' ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific UI configuration in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application for materials. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a UI component or configuration that they are not permitted to use based on their assigned roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their role to access the specified UI configuration.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations for the UI configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the UI itself, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the MDG UI configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to MDG and the specific UI configuration. This can be done using transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Common authorization objects for MDG include MDG_MAT, MDG_MAT_UI, and others related to the specific UI configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific UI configuration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in MDG.
  
  
  MDG Configuration: Ensure that the MDG configuration is correctly set up, as misconfigurations can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI009.