How To Fix Q0223 - No authorization to change a certificate status in plant &1 of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: No authorization to change a certificate status in plant &1 of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0223 - No authorization to change a certificate status in plant &1 of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q0223 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of a certificate in a specific plant and for a specific certificate type. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, where certificates are used to manage quality-related data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user attempting to change the certificate status does not have the required permissions assigned to their user account for the specific plant and certificate type indicated 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 check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the user's assigned roles and authorizations. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects related to Quality Management and certificate status changes.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to certificate management in QM include:
  
  Q_001 (Quality Management: Certificate Management)
  Q_002 (Quality Management: Certificate Status Change)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specific plant and certificate type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects related to Quality Management can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management and authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and permissions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0223 error and enable the user to change the certificate status as needed.