How To Fix MDGBP116 - No authorization for &1 of field group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No authorization for &1 of field group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP116 - No authorization for &1 of field group &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP116 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific field group in the context of Material Management or similar modules. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify data related to a field group for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is trying to access a field group (denoted as &2 in the error message) that requires specific authorizations (denoted as &1 in the error message) that the user does not possess.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Identify the roles assigned to the user and review the authorization objects related to the field group in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the field group. Common authorization objects in Material Management include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) and M_MATE_DATA (Material Master Data).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User 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.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the necessary changes and implement them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they are used to control access to various functionalities in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the specific field groups and their associated authorizations relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDGBP116 error message.