How To Fix MDG_MSG_HANDLING050 - No authorization to display messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MSG_HANDLING - Messages for MDG Message Handler

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No authorization to display messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MSG_HANDLING050 - No authorization to display messages ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MSG_HANDLING050 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display messages in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view messages related to data governance processes but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if a user does not have the necessary authorizations, they will encounter this error when trying to perform certain actions.
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDG_MSG_HANDLING050 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for message handling in MDG.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to message handling in MDG. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_MDG_AUTH (MDG Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team or basis administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  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.
  Ensure that the user can now access the message handling functionality without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference.
  Consider providing training or guidance to users on how to handle messages in MDG to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to MDG message handling and authorization issues.
  Review the official SAP Help documentation for MDG to understand the authorization requirements better.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_MSG_HANDLING050 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to perform their tasks in SAP MDG.