How To Fix USMD1157 - Data model &1: No authorization for entity type &2 - activity &3

USMD1157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Data model &1: No authorization for entity type &2 - activity &3

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for authorization object <DS:UO.USMD_MDAT>
USMD_MDAT</> shows that you do <LS>not</> have authorization for this
activity with regard to data model &V1& and at least one entity of
entity type &V2&.

System Response

You cannot execute activity &V3&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Before you can perform the activity, your system administrator needs to
extend your authorization profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1157 - Data model &1: No authorization for entity type &2 - activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1157 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity on a particular entity type within a data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where data models and entities are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to access or modify an entity type (e.g., Business Partner, Material, etc.) in the specified data model.
  The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants permission for the specified activity (e.g., create, read, update, delete) on that entity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1157 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that