How To Fix /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 - No authorization to use material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MATERIAL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization to use material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 - No authorization to use material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 No authorization to use material &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or use the specified material in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify transportation requests, shipments, or other related documents that involve the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the material in question. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts its use (e.g., blocked for certain transactions).
  Plant or Storage Location Restrictions: The user may not have access to the plant or storage location associated with the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the material.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to update their roles or add the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to material access (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the material in transaction MM03 (Display Material). Ensure that the material is not blocked or restricted for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the plant or storage location associated with the material. This may involve checking the user’s access to specific organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to materials in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material master authorization
  M_MATE_WRK: Material master work center authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  MM03: Display material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in TMS.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.