How To Fix /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL001 - You are not authorized to display the material master on client level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the material master on client level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL001 - You are not authorized to display the material master on client level ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL001 indicates that a user is not authorized to display the material master data at the client level. This typically occurs when the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the material master data.
  Client-Specific Settings: The material master data may have client-specific settings that restrict access based on user roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for material master access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for material master access typically include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  This can be done by a security administrator or someone with the necessary permissions to modify user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL001.