How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS082 - No authorization to maintain Sustainability Info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No authorization to maintain Sustainability Info record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS082 - No authorization to maintain Sustainability Info record ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS082 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain the Sustainability Info record. This error typically arises in the context of managing sustainability-related data within the SAP system, particularly when users attempt to access or modify records that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorizations for maintaining Sustainability Info records, and if the user does not have the necessary rights, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's assigned roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for maintaining Sustainability Info records.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to Sustainability Info records. Common authorization objects related to material management and sustainability might include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the correct authorizations needed and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in the context of Sustainability Info records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to sustainability.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage Sustainability Info records and the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS082.