How To Fix MSITEM015 - You are not authorized to write an adjustment entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to write an adjustment entry

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM015 - You are not authorized to write an adjustment entry ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM015 ("You are not authorized to write an adjustment entry") typically occurs when a user attempts to make an adjustment entry in the Material Management (MM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to adjust inventory levels or make corrections to material documents.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform adjustment entries in the system.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to inventory adjustments.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent making changes to certain types of documents or materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary authorizations for adjustment entries are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for adjustment entries.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) and M_MATE_WRK (Material Document).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary adjustments.
  Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Document
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be needed, potentially involving SAP support for more complex issues.