How To Fix RETAIL_ST_TS_MSG005 - You are not authorized &1 to view product detail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_TS_MSG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized &1 to view product detail

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_TS_MSG005 - You are not authorized &1 to view product detail ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_TS_MSG005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view product details in the SAP Retail system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access product details.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to product details may not be properly configured for the user.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict access to certain data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue. This can be done by navigating to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to product details.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to product details (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_DATA, etc.).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the roles or provide the necessary access.
  
  
  
  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 product details again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to product management and retail operations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message RETAIL_ST_TS_MSG005.