How To Fix /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL002 - You are not authorized to display the material master for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the material master for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL002 - You are not authorized to display the material master for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display the material master data for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of material management and inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various transactions and data is controlled through authorization objects. If a user attempts to access material master data for a plant without the required permissions, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, helping you identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the material master for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects for material master access typically include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_WWK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the authorization objects are configured to allow access to the specific plant in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for managing user access. Each object can have various fields that define the level of access (e.g., plant, company code).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 causing the error message /SPE/IM_MAT_VAL002.