How To Fix W/194 - You have no authorization for material &3 (distr.ch. &1 &2)

W/194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: You have no authorization for material &3 (distr.ch. &1 &2)

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W/194 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  W/194 You have no authorization for material &3 (distr.ch. &1 &2)
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the user does not have the required authorization to access or process the specified material in the given distribution channel and division.
  
  &3 = Material number  
  &1 = Distribution Channel  
  &2 = Division  
  
  In SAP, authorizations control access to materials based on organizational levels such as sales organization, distribution channel, and division. If the user’s authorization profile does not include the necessary permissions for the material in the specified distribution channel and division, this warning appears.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The user’s role/profile is missing the required authorization objects or values.
  Authorization object M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) or V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Sales Org., Distr. Channel, Division) is not properly maintained.
  The material master data is restricted for certain organizational levels, and the user is trying to access