How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE089 - You are not authorized to read master policy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 089

• Message text: You are not authorized to read master policy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE089 - You are not authorized to read master policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE089 indicates that a user is not authorized to read a specific master policy in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Policy Management or similar modules where access control is enforced based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified master policy.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for reading master policies.
  Policy Restrictions: The specific master policy may have restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to policy management, such as PMG_POLICY or similar, to ensure the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations to access master policies.
  If the user is missing roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to specific master policies, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding policy management and user authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to master policies in your SAP system.
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control (RBAC) model in SAP and how it applies to your organization.
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unauthorized access issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE089.