How To Fix ME639 - Authorization to display price data missing: & & & &

ME639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Authorization to display price data missing: & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME639 - Authorization to display price data missing: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message ME639, which states "Authorization to display price data missing: & & & &", typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display pricing information in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various transactions related to purchasing, such as when trying to view material prices or conditions in the purchasing module.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The specific authorization object that is usually involved in this scenario is M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: View Authorization) or M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data Authorization). If the user does not have the required permissions to view price data, the system will generate this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help