How To Fix MDU011 - Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations

MDU011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDU - Master Data Update: Master Data Lot

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDU011 - Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations ?

  The SAP error message MDU011, which states "Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the status of a document or object in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is often related to workflow processes, document management, or specific business transactions that have defined status transitions requiring elevated permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations to change the status from &1 to &2.
  Status Management Configuration: The status management settings in the system may require specific authorizations for certain status transitions.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01