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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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).

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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 for changing material master data) and authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_MAR for material master).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, the security administrator can adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions to change deletion flags.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Verify that the user is using the correct transaction code to change the deletion flag. The typical transaction for changing material master data is MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding material master data management and authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the deletion flag again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to material management include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material master data
  M_MATE_WRK: Material master data for work centers
  M_MATE_BOM: Bill of materials
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.