How To Fix PMD_MSG009 - You do not have the authorization to display a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMD_MSG - Messages required for Product Material Dark API

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to display a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMD_MSG009 - You do not have the authorization to display a material ?

  The SAP error message PMD_MSG009, which states "You do not have the authorization to display a material," typically indicates that the user attempting to access a material does not have the necessary authorization rights to view that material's details. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user lacks the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing permissions related to material master data.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to material management (like M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be part of the correct user groups that have access to the material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts access, such as being marked as obsolete or restricted.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to material master data. This can be done by a system administrator or security team.
  If roles are missing, they need to be assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, the authorization objects associated with those roles may need to be modified to include the necessary permissions for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the material in question. If it is restricted or obsolete, you may need to consult with the relevant department to understand the access policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for material management, such as:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Master: General Data
  M_MATE_DATA: Material Master: Data
  
  
  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 the cause of the PMD_MSG009 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.