How To Fix USMD1184 - Data model &1: No authorization for entity type &2 - activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 184

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

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for authorization object USMD_MDAT shows that
you do not have sufficient authorization for this activity with regards
to the data model and the entity type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1184 - Data model &1: No authorization for entity type &2 - activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1184 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action 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 entity types are managed.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to access or modify an entity type (e.g., Business Partner, Material, etc.) in a data model for which they lack the required authorization.
  The authorization object associated with the entity type and the activity (such as create, read, update, delete) is not assigned to the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1184 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorizations for the specific entity type and activity.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations. Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_MDG_* for MDG) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, 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 roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP MDG, such as S_MDG_BS (Business Scenario) and S_MDG_DD (Data Model).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the USMD1184 error.