How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS013 - Authorization for starting the reorganization program is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS - Messages belonging to Key Mapping

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Authorization for starting the reorganization program is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS013 - Authorization for starting the reorganization program is missing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS013 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to start the reorganization program in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or program that requires specific authorizations that are not granted to their user role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to execute the reorganization program.
  Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions for the MDG reorganization activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations for the MDG functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for MDG reorganization.
  The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  MDG_MAINTAIN (for maintaining master data)
  MDG_REORG (for reorganization activities)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  If you have access, you can use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for executing the reorganization program.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to run the reorganization program again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and authorization management for any specific requirements or additional configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in MDG.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on the importance of authorizations and how to manage them effectively within the SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the MDG reorganization program.