How To Fix Q0153 - You have no authorization for SPC criterion &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: You have no authorization for SPC criterion &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to make a change in a quality control chart. The
necessary authorization for this operation is not contained in your
user master data.

System Response

The selected function will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator enter the appropriate authorization in
your user master data. The authorization can be granted on a blanket
basis or for individual plants or SPC processes only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0153 - You have no authorization for SPC criterion &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q0153, which states "You have no authorization for SPC criterion &1 in plant &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to Statistical Process Control (SPC) criteria in a specific plant but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to access the specified SPC criterion in the designated plant. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user role does not include the necessary authorization objects related to SPC.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the SPC criteria.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to SPC criteria in other plants but not in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to SPC functionalities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to SPC, such as Q_001 (Quality Management) and Q_002 (Quality Inspection).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific SPC criterion and plant.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Quality Management and SPC in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0153 error and provide the user with the necessary access to the SPC criterion in the specified plant.