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

PSM_S4C_FM_MD156 - Overview

• 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