How To Fix WRF_REF168 - You are not authorized to change material attributes

WRF_REF168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 168

• Message text: You are not authorized to change material attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF168 - You are not authorized to change material attributes ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF168, which states "You are not authorized to change material attributes," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify material master data but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to change material attributes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary authorizations at the organizational level (e.g., plant, storage location) for the material they are trying to change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to