How To Fix WRF_MPA120 - Mat. no. &1 - You are not authorized to change assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MPA - Messages for Markdown Profile Assignment

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Mat. no. &1 - You are not authorized to change assignments

Diagnosis
You are not authorized to change existing markdown profile assignments.
You can display profile assignments. If you have the necessary
authorization, you can also delete existing assignments or assign new
ones to materials that do not have any yet.
System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MPA120 - Mat. no. &1 - You are not authorized to change assignments ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MPA120 indicates that a user is attempting to change assignments related to a material number but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error typically occurs in the context of material management or master data management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the assignments for the specified material number.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts changes, such as being locked or in a specific lifecycle phase.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show what authorizations were checked and which ones were missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for changing material assignments.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the security team may need to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes authorizations for the relevant transactions (e.g., MM01, MM02, etc.) and object types related to material assignments.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Check the status of the material in question. If the material is locked or in a restricted status, you may need to unlock it or change its status before making any modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding material management and authorization management to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to roles or material status, have the user attempt the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center)
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: General Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.