How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD147 - You do not have authorization to display materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD147 - You do not have authorization to display materials ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD147 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display materials in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to display material data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access material-related transactions or data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include material display authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for material display is typically M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: General Data) or M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction code PFCG. Add the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /STTPEC/MC_MD147.