How To Fix Q0147 - No authorization for selecting codes from catalog type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No authorization for selecting codes from catalog type &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authority to select codes from 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 Q0147 - No authorization for selecting codes from catalog type &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q0147, which states "No authorization for selecting codes from catalog type &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or select codes from a catalog type for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is often related to Quality Management (QM) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specific catalog type.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the catalog type in question.
  Catalog Type Configuration: The catalog type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to that catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to Quality Management, particularly those that pertain to catalog types.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles and ensure that the authorization objects for the relevant catalog types are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the catalog type in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Quality Management include Q_MAT (Material Management in QM) and Q_CATALOG (Catalog Management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization management and catalog types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0147 error and gain access to the necessary catalog types in SAP.