How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO039 - You are not authorized to use material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 039

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO039 - You are not authorized to use material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO039 You are not authorized to use material &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or use the specified material in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where authorization checks are strictly enforced to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Plant or Storage Location Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific plant or storage location associated with the material.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the material.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the material in transaction MM03 (Display Material). Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for the user’s access.
  
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant plant or storage location where the material is stored. This can be checked in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding material access and authorization in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master: General Data
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: Plant Data
  M_MATE_LAB: Material Master: Laboratory Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.