How To Fix Q0180 - You are not authorized to create or change this code group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: You are not authorized to create or change this code group

What causes this issue?

Your user does not have the required authorization to perform this
activity on catalog type &V1&, code group &V2&, and status &V3&.

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?

Ask your system administrator to add the required authorization to
authorization object &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0180 - You are not authorized to create or change this code group ?

  The SAP error message Q0180, which states "You are not authorized to create or change this code group," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a code group in the Quality Management (QM) module without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create or change code groups in the QM module.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically involves adding the relevant authorization objects related to QM code groups (e.g., Q_GRP).
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you find that you need additional authorizations, submit a request to your SAP security team to grant you the necessary permissions to create or change code groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary authorizations have been granted, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to perform the action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. For QM, relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  Q_GRP (Quality Management: Code Groups)
  Q_MAINT (Quality Management: Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for role changes)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.