How To Fix RTCMMD235 - You are not authorized to create materials at & level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 235

• Message text: You are not authorized to create materials at & level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD235 - You are not authorized to create materials at & level ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD235, which states "You are not authorized to create materials at & level," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create materials in the specified organizational level (such as plant, storage location, etc.) in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating materials at the specified level. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may be trying to create materials in a plant or organizational unit where they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be configured correctly to allow material creation at the desired level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a security administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects for material creation.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to allow material creation at the required organizational level.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the material again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for material creation typically include M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data) and M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material creation include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for material master data management and authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD235 error and successfully create materials in SAP.