How To Fix /SCMB/MDL_BASIC015 - No authorization for product: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MDL_BASIC -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization for product: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC015 - No authorization for product: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC015 No authorization for product: &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific product in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. The &1 in the message will be replaced by the product ID or name that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the product.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the product.
  Product-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up for certain products that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational levels (like plant, company code, etc.) associated with the product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorizations for the product in question.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the product.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Check Product Settings: Ensure that the product is correctly set up in the system and that there are no specific restrictions applied to it that could be causing the authorization issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. For SCM, relevant authorization objects might include S_SCMB_PROD or similar, depending on the specific actions being performed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in the SCM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC015.