How To Fix Q0220 - You are not authorized to create a certificate in plant &1 of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a certificate in plant &1 of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0220 - You are not authorized to create a certificate in plant &1 of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q0220, which states "You are not authorized to create a certificate in plant &1 of type &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a quality certificate in a specific plant but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific plant and certificate type.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating certificates in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating certificates.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the following authorization objects are included:
  
  Q_001 (Quality Management: Certificate Creation)
  Q_002 (Quality Management: Certificate Display)
  
  
  Make sure to include plant-specific authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the certificate again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Quality Management (QM) and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the Q0220 error message.