How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE055 - You are not authorized to create a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE055 - You are not authorized to create a material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE055 – "You are not authorized to create a material."
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user attempting to create a material in SAP does not have the necessary authorizations. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit material master creation.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material creation in SAP is a controlled activity and requires specific authorizations.
  The system checks the user's roles and authorization objects before allowing material creation.
  If the user does not have the required authorization, the system throws this error to prevent unauthorized creation.
  
  
  Common Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  M_MATE_MAR – Material Master: Authorization for material master data.
  M_MATE_WRK – Material Master: Plant data authorization.
  M_MATE_DIS – Material Master: Distribution authorization.
  M_MATE_CTR – Material Master: Controlling authorization.
  M_MATE_MAT – Material Master: Material type authorization.
  
  
  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 are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the roles include the necessary authorization objects for material creation.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Add or adjust roles to include the necessary authorizations for material creation.
  Ensure the user has authorization for the relevant material types, plants, and organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Test After Changes:
  
  After updating roles/authorizations, have the user try creating the material again.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, coordinate with your SAP security or BASIS team.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Material creation authorization is often restricted to certain user groups to maintain data integrity.
  Sometimes, authorization issues arise due to missing or incorrect organizational level assignments (e.g., plant, sales organization).
  If the user is supposed to have authorization but still gets the error, check for inconsistencies in role assignments or authorization profiles.
  In some cases, custom authorization checks or enhancements might be implemented, so review any custom code if standard authorizations seem correct.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSD_MESSAGE055: Not authorized to create material
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for material creation
  
  
  Solution
  Check SU53 ? Adjust roles/authorizations (PFCG) ? Assign required auth objects ? Test
  
  
  Key Auth Objects
  M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_MAT, etc.
  
  
  Tools
  SU53, PFCG, SU01 (user roles), SE16 (authorization tables)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization, running SU53 right after the error is the best first step.