How To Fix Q0222 - You are not authorized to display 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: 222

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0222 - You are not authorized to display a certificate in plant &1 of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q0222, which states "You are not authorized to display a certificate in plant &1 of type &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a certificate in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role trying to access the certificate. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view certificates for the specified plant and certificate type.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some plants but not to the specific plant mentioned in the error message.
  
  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 check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the QM module and the specific authorization objects related to certificate display.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Add the required authorization objects (e.g., Q_QM_AUTH for Quality Management).
  Ensure that the authorization for the specific plant and certificate type is included.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to access the certificate again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Quality Management include:
  
  Q_QM_AUTH: General authorization for Quality Management.
  Q_QM_CERT: Authorization for certificate management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more details on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the Q0222 error message.