How To Fix MI546 - No maintenance authorization for class &; only display possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 546

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for class &; only display possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI546 - No maintenance authorization for class &; only display possible ?

  The SAP error message MI546 ("No maintenance authorization for class &; only display possible") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform maintenance activities on a classification system (such as creating, changing, or deleting a classification) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, specifically for the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform maintenance on the specified class.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., C_TCLAS for class management) is not assigned to the user’s role.
  Display-Only Role: The user may have a role that only allows display access, preventing any changes to the classification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include maintenance authorizations for the classification system.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to classification