How To Fix WR_POWL000 - You are not authorized to display article master data at client level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR_POWL - Message Class for Retail Power Lists UI communication

• Message number: 000

• Message text: You are not authorized to display article master data at client level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR_POWL000 - You are not authorized to display article master data at client level ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR_POWL000 – "You are not authorized to display article master data at client level"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to display or access article master data at the client level in SAP. The authorization check fails when the user tries to view or process article master data, typically in Retail or Logistics modules where article master data is maintained.
  The authorization object related to article master data access is usually M_MATE_MAT or a similar object depending on the system and module. The user’s role or profile lacks the required authorization for the specific activity (display, change, etc.) or for the client level access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Identify the missing authorization object and field values.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to article master data include:
  
  M_MATE_MAT (Material Master)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  M_MATE_ART (Article Master)
  WRK (Plant)
  B_USERSTAT (User Status)
  
  
  For Retail article master data, authorization objects like WRK (Plant) and M_MATE_ART might be relevant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Profiles:
  
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the user’s role/profile.
  Ensure the user has the authorization for the activity (e.g., display = 03) and for the client or plant level as required.
  If client-level access is needed, ensure the authorization fields allow access at that level.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  After adjusting roles, transport the changes to the production system if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  Have the user test again to confirm the authorization issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 – Display authorization check failure
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  MM03 – Display material master (to test access)
  WRK1 or Retail-specific transactions for article master data
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Authorization checks are strict for master data to prevent unauthorized data access.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the user tries to access data across clients without proper cross-client authorization.
  In Retail environments, article master data authorization might be controlled differently; check Retail-specific authorization objects.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WR_POWL000 indicates missing authorization to display article master data at the client level. The solution is to analyze the failed authorization check (using SU53), update the user’s roles to include the necessary authorization objects and values for article master data display, and then test the access again.