How To Fix RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG003 - You are not authorized to view product detail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG - Retail Store Product Lookup Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to view product detail

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG003 - You are not authorized to view product detail ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PL_MSG003 ("You are not authorized to view product detail") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the product details in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in retail or logistics environments.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary permissions to view product details.
  Role Configuration: The roles and authorizations may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to verify the roles assigned to your user account.
  Ensure that your user role includes the necessary authorizations for viewing product details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The authorization for viewing product details is typically controlled by specific authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_DATA, etc.). Ensure that these objects are included in your user role.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations, request that your role be adjusted to include the required permissions.
  If you are responsible for role management, you may need to modify the role in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the product details again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user details or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles.
  Authorization Logs: Check the authorization logs (transaction SU53) after receiving the error to see which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.