How To Fix MG058 - Not authorized to change the del. flag in sales org. & / distr. channel &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Not authorized to change the del. flag in sales org. & / distr. channel &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to set or cancel a deletion flag with reference to sales
organization &V1& and distribution channel &V2&. However, you do not
have the necessary authorization for this sales organization and
distribution channel.

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_VKO (material master:
sales organization / distribution channel).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG058 - Not authorized to change the del. flag in sales org. & / distr. channel & ?

  The SAP error message MG058 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the deletion flag in a specific sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically arises in the context of managing master data, such as material master records or customer/vendor master records, where certain fields are protected based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions related to the specific transaction or data object.
  Data Protection Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict changes to certain fields, such as the deletion flag, to prevent unauthorized modifications.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the sales organization and distribution channel may have restrictions that prevent changes to the deletion flag.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include permissions for changing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the sales organization and distribution channel to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing changes to the deletion flag.
  This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration settings for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects related to the deletion flag. Common authorization objects include M_MATE_WRK for material master data and V_VBAK_AAT for sales documents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to user roles or configuration, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Change Authorization)
  V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Change Authorization)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for the specific transactions they are trying to execute.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.