How To Fix MIMA138 - No authorization for category &1, activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No authorization for category &1, activity &2

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for insurance object category &V1& with
activity &V2&.

System Response

Authorization object I_INS_OBJ does not deliver authorization for the
insurance object category &V1& and activity &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Select an insurance object with an insurance object category for which
you have authorization.
Inform your system administrator if you require the authorization for
insurance object category &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the role profile with PFCG or assign a suitable role to the
users, which contains the authorization object I_INS_OBJ.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA138 - No authorization for category &1, activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message MIMA138 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific category and activity. This error typically arises in the context of material management or inventory management processes, where certain actions require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user is trying to perform an action (like creating, changing, or displaying a material) that requires authorization for a specific category (e.g., material type, document type) and activity (e.g., create, change, display).
  The user's role or profile does not include the necessary authorization objects that correspond to the category and activity being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMA138 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Category and Activity: Check the error message to identify the specific category (&1) and activity (&2) that the user is lacking authorization for.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the required category and activity.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the authorizations in the role to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for specific activities and categories. Common authorization objects related to material management include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data) and M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Scheduling).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MIMA138 error.