How To Fix CPWB852 - You are not authorized to process QM data in a task list

CPWB852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 852

• Message text: You are not authorized to process QM data in a task list

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to process QM data in a task list.

System Response

You cannot carry out the following activities:
Creating, changing and deleting inspection characteristics and
dependent characteristic specifications
Creating and changing QM data in the header
Creating and changing QM data in the operation
Creating material-routing assignments if dependent characteristic
specifications exist
Deleting task lists, sequences and operations if they or their
dependent objects contain data relevant to QM.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator about being assigned the
authorization you need.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB852 - You are not authorized to process QM data in a task list ?

  The SAP error message CPWB852, which states "You are not authorized to process QM data in a task list," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or manipulate Quality Management (QM) data within a task list in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or display task lists that involve QM data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user. The user may not have the necessary access rights to the QM-related transactions or data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to QM processing.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow access to QM data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization