How To Fix Q0149 - You do not have authorization for status &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 149

• Message text: You do not have authorization for status &4

What causes this issue?

You have no authority to maintain selected set &v3& in plant &v1& for
catalog type &v2& with status &v4&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE QMNA_BERECHT_DETAIL_INFO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0149 - You do not have authorization for status &4 ?

  The SAP error message Q0149, which states "You do not have authorization for status &4," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a quality management (QM) document or object that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess. The "&4" in the message indicates the specific status of the document or object that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization to perform actions on the document or object in the specified status.
  Status Restrictions: Certain statuses may have restrictions that prevent users from making changes or accessing them unless they have the appropriate roles or permissions.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the QM module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the QM transactions and statuses.
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects related to quality management (e.g., Q_MCHB for material inspection, Q_MAT for material master, etc.) and check if the user has the required authorizations for those objects.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: If the user is trying to access a specific transaction, ensure that the transaction code is included in the user's role and that the role has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in the QM module.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration to understand how to set up and manage user roles effectively.
  Transaction SU53: If the user encounters this error, they can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last authorization check and identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message Q0149.