How To Fix Q0167 - You are not authorized to display the notification &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the notification &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0167 - You are not authorized to display the notification &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q0167, which states "You are not authorized to display the notification &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view a specific notification in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to display the notification. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Notification Status: The notification may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to access certain notifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for displaying notifications. Common authorization objects related to notifications include:
  
  QM_NT: Quality Notification
  QM_NT_AUTH: Authorization for Quality Notifications
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Notification Status:
  
  Ensure that the notification is in a status that allows it to be viewed. Some statuses may restrict access based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Attempt to access the notification again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to Quality Management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message Q0167.