How To Fix WSAM_MAT000 - User is not authorized to access information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSAM_MAT -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: User is not authorized to access information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_MAT000 - User is not authorized to access information ?

  The SAP error message WSAM_MAT000: User is not authorized to access information typically occurs when a user tries to access material master data or related information but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause
  
  The user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned to access the material master data or specific transactions related to materials.
  Authorization checks in SAP are failing because the user’s profile does not include permissions for the requested activity.
  This can happen if the user is trying to view, create, change, or delete material master data without proper rights.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last failed authorization check.
  This will show which authorization object and field values the user is missing.
  
  
  
  Analyze Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to material master data include:
  
  M_MATE_MAT (Material Master: Material)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant)
  M_MATE_STA (Material Master: Status)
  M_MATE_ALL (Material Master: All)
  
  
  Check if the user has the necessary activity (e.g., display, change) and organizational levels (plant, material type) assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to assign or modify roles.
  Ensure the roles assigned to the user contain the required authorization objects with appropriate field values.
  If necessary, create a custom role with the needed authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After role assignment, have the user log off and log back in.
  Test the transaction or access again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 – Create/Change/Display Material Master
  SU53 – Display Authorization Check Failure
  PFCG – Role Maintenance
  SU01 – User Maintenance (to check assigned roles)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your organization’s security policies when assigning authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations unnecessarily; restrict access to only what is needed.
  If the error occurs in a custom program or report, check the authorization checks implemented in the code.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where the error occurs, I can help you with more specific authorization objects or roles to check.