How To Fix VLA018 - No display authorization for material master

VLA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No display authorization for material master

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display data from the material master.

System Response

The system checks authorization object M_MATE_STA.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator regarding authorization procedures.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA018 - No display authorization for material master ?

  The SAP error message VLA018: No display authorization for material master typically occurs when a user attempts to access material master data but lacks the necessary authorization to view that data. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive information.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required authorization object to display material master data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects for material master data (e.g., M_MATE_MAR for material master).
  Authorization Profile Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct authorization profile that includes the necessary permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain materials but not to others, depending on organizational levels (plant, storage location, etc.).
  User Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles