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

MG058 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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