How To Fix VCH_L2A_AUTH006 - No authorization to read Material Data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_AUTH - VCH Transition - Authorization Errors

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization to read Material Data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH006 - No authorization to read Material Data ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_AUTH006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read material data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where access to material master data is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. In SAP, access to various data is controlled through authorization objects, and if the relevant object is not included in the user's role, access will be denied.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations to access material data.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user, such as being outdated or incorrectly configured.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the data that the user is trying to access, such as company codes, plants, or material types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorization is missing, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects for material data include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: Data)
  
  
  Test Access: After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to material data access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message VCH_L2A_AUTH006.