How To Fix MM554 - No maintenance status authorization to read material data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 554

• Message text: No maintenance status authorization to read material data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM554 - No maintenance status authorization to read material data. ?

  The SAP error message MM554 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read material data due to restrictions related to the maintenance status of the material. This typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to access or modify material master data but lacks the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the material data. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Maintenance Status: The material may have a specific maintenance status that restricts access to certain users or roles. This is often set to protect sensitive data or to control who can make changes to the material master.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or edit materials with a specific maintenance status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_DATA, etc.).
  Ensure that the role includes access to the specific maintenance status of the material in question.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Status Settings:
  
  Check the maintenance status of the material using transaction MM03 (Display Material) to see if it is set to a status that restricts access.
  If necessary, consult with the material master data team or the person responsible for maintaining material data to understand the rationale behind the maintenance status and whether it can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management, such as:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM554 error and gain the necessary access to the material data.