How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT070 - Authorization Group for Action QM description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Authorization Group for Action QM description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT070 - Authorization Group for Action QM description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT070 Authorization Group for Action QM description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific authorization group related to Quality Management (QM) in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access certain QM functionalities or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Translations: The description for the authorization group may not be maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Authorization Group Not Defined: The authorization group itself may not be defined correctly or may be missing in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the QM module or the authorization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations for the authorization group are maintained.
  
  You can check this in the transaction SE63 (Translation) to see if the descriptions exist for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Authorization Group Descriptions:
  
  Go to transaction SU21 (Maintain Authorization Objects) and check if the authorization group is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or maintain the authorization group description for the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Settings:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check that failed. This can provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the QM functionalities.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard QM functionalities.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the QM module for any specific instructions or known issues regarding authorization groups.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: For translation maintenance.
  SU21: For maintaining authorization objects.
  SU53: For analyzing authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user are appropriate for the actions they are trying to perform in the QM module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/SP_MAT070.