How To Fix Q0150 - You have no authorization for master record maintenance with status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 150

• Message text: You have no authorization for master record maintenance with status &

What causes this issue?

You want to access a master inspection characteristic or an inspection
method with status &v1&. However, you have no authorization for this
status.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Have your system administration enter the relevant authorization in
your user master. The authoriaztion can be given across all statuses or
for individual statuses.
You can also display detailed information on the requested
<DS:TRAN.SU53>authorization</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0150 - You have no authorization for master record maintenance with status & ?

  The SAP error message Q0150 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a master record in the Quality Management (QM) module, specifically for a record that has a certain status (indicated by the & symbol). This error typically arises when a user attempts to edit or maintain a quality master record (such as a quality inspection plan, quality notification, etc.) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to quality management.
  Record Status: The master record may be in a status that restricts changes (e.g., "Released" or "Blocked"). Certain statuses may require specific authorizations to make changes.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the QM module.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to add the necessary roles or authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to QM include:
  
  Q_MAST (Quality Management Master Data)
  Q_INSP (Quality Inspection)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct authorizations for the specific status of the master record they are trying to maintain.
  
  
  
  Check Record Status:
  
  Verify the status of the master record. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or consult with a supervisor or administrator to determine if changes can be made.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details on the authorization requirements for the master record you are trying to maintain.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in QM.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the authorization processes and the importance of having the correct roles assigned for their tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.