How To Fix Q0142 - You do not have authorization for catalog type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You do not have authorization for catalog type &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authority to maintain code groups or group codes for
catalog type &v1&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE QMNA_BERECHT_DETAIL_INFO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0142 - You do not have authorization for catalog type &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q0142, which states "You do not have authorization for catalog type &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a catalog type in the Quality Management (QM) module without the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or display quality notifications, inspection lots, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific catalog type indicated by &1. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the catalog type.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required permissions for the catalog type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object related to the catalog type. Common authorization objects for QM include Q_MAT (Material Inspection) and Q_CATALOG (Catalog Management).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s role that grants access to the specific catalog type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Q_MAT - Material Inspection
  Q_CATALOG - Catalog Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and the specific catalog types used in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message Q0142.