How To Fix USMD6553 - No authorization for distribution of master data package &1 to system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No authorization for distribution of master data package &1 to system &2

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for distributing master data package &V1& to
target system &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:GLOS.3526B181AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>authorization
object</> <ZH>USMD_DIST</> in the
<DS:GLOS.3526B156AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>profile generator</>.
If applicable, ask the user administrator of your system to assign the
respective role with the necessary authorization profile to your user
account.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6553 - No authorization for distribution of master data package &1 to system &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6553 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for the distribution of a master data package to a specific system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to distribute master data to a target system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the distribution does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the distribution of master data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific action of distributing master data.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to accept the master data distribution.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the distribution from occurring.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD6553 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to distribute master data. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the relevant MDG activities, such as MDG_MAINTAIN and MDG_DISTRIBUTE.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is correctly set up to receive master data. This includes checking the system settings in the MDG configuration.
  Verify that the target system is active and reachable from the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Check the transport layer settings in the MDG configuration to ensure that they are correctly defined and that there are no issues preventing the distribution.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test distribution to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  MDGIMG: To access the MDG implementation guide for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed information on roles, authorizations, and distribution processes.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the USMD6553 error message.