How To Fix MI_MGMT099 - No Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 099

• Message text: No Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI_MGMT099 - No Authorization ?

  The SAP error message MI_MGMT099, which indicates "No Authorization," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can occur in various contexts, such as inventory management, material management, or other modules within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The specific authorization objects related to the transaction or action being attempted are not satisfied.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is lacking.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If roles are missing, they can be assigned by a system administrator or a user with the necessary privileges.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific transactions, the relevant authorization objects can be modified to include the user or role.
  This may involve working with the security team to adjust the roles or create new ones as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to investigate and resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transactions or actions being performed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MI_MGMT099 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.