How To Fix RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG015 - You are not authorized to see data for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG - RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to see data for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG015 - You are not authorized to see data for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG015, which states "You are not authorized to see data for product &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified product in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where data access is tightly controlled for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the product data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for the specific product or product category.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain products based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to product data. Common authorization objects for retail data might include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_VIEW (Material Master: View Data)
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the changes take effect. Test access to the product data again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  Training: Consider providing training or resources for users on how to request access to data they need, including the process for role assignment and authorization requests.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG015 error message.