How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL008 - No authorization to access cross-client table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No authorization to access cross-client table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL008 - No authorization to access cross-client table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a cross-client table in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires access to a table that is not client-specific, and their user role does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object to access the specified cross-client table.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or data model being accessed.
  Cross-Client Table: The error specifically pertains to cross-client tables, which are tables that store data that is not specific to a single client in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required cross-client tables.
  Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for accessing the cross-client table. Common authorization objects for cross-client access include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  S_DATA: Data access authorization
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator to assist in granting the required access.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Master Data Governance and authorization management to understand the specific requirements for accessing cross-client tables.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  SE11: To view the structure of the cross-client table in question.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL008 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in SAP MDG.