How To Fix MG057 - You are not authorized to change the deletion flag in plant &

MG057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the deletion flag in plant &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to set or cancel a deletion flag with reference to plant
&V1&. However, you do not have the necessary authorization for this
plant.

System Response

The operation may not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

If you require the necessary authorization, contact your system
administrator.
Information for system administrators
The authorization object concerned is M_MATE_WRK (material master:
plant).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG057 - You are not authorized to change the deletion flag in plant & ?

  The SAP error message MG057, which states "You are not authorized to change the deletion flag in plant &," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the deletion flag for a material in a specific plant but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the deletion flag for materials in the specified plant. This is often due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The system may have specific restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from making changes to deletion flags in particular plants.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to material management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM02