How To Fix ML_CAI_MESSAGE004 - Your proposal call was not successful. Your user is not authorized.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML_CAI_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Your proposal call was not successful. Your user is not authorized.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML_CAI_MESSAGE004 - Your proposal call was not successful. Your user is not authorized. ?

  The SAP error message ML_CAI_MESSAGE004 indicates that a proposal call was not successful due to a lack of authorization for the user attempting to perform the action. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules where certain actions require specific user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary permissions to execute the proposal call. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects required for the action.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the actions being performed.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the transaction you are trying to execute. Common objects in MM include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master), M_MATE_WRK (Material Master Work Center), etc.
  Transaction Codes: Knowing the transaction codes related to the proposal call can help in identifying the specific authorizations needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for specific role and authorization requirements related to the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message ML_CAI_MESSAGE004.