How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT019 - You are not authorized to create material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to create material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT019 - You are not authorized to create material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT019 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a material in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific authorization object related to material creation (e.g., M_MATE_MAR for material master).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to create materials.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not cover the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the transaction codes that the user can execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for material creation.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the material creation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  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_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  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 related to the error message /PLMI/BO_MAT019.