How To Fix PDTC043 - Info record: &1, PurOrg: &2 - no maintenance authorization for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDTC - Messages PDTC

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Info record: &1, PurOrg: &2 - no maintenance authorization for &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDTC043 - Info record: &1, PurOrg: &2 - no maintenance authorization for &3 ?

  The SAP error message PDTC043 indicates that there is no maintenance authorization for a specific info record in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify an info record (which is used in purchasing to store information about materials and vendors) but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain the info record for the specified purchasing organization (PurOrg).
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or object type related to the info record.
  Info Record Status: The info record may be locked or in a status that prevents modification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for maintaining info records.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator should adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the info record maintenance.
  
  
  
  Info Record Status:
  
  Verify the status of the info record. If it is locked or in a non-editable state, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific authorization objects related to info record maintenance (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new permissions take effect, and then attempt to access the info record again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to purchasing and info records include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master: Purchasing Data
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Work Scheduling Data
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.