How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD156 - No authorization to display the master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No authorization to display the master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD156 - No authorization to display the master data ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD156 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display master data in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific master data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the permissions needed to view the master data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that limit access to the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include the necessary authorizations for displaying master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to master data include F_SAKNR_A (for G/L accounts), F_BKPF_BES (for document types), and others depending on the specific master data being accessed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the master data again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on specific authorization objects related to the master data you are trying to access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD156.