Message type: E = Error
Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages
Message number: 271
Message text: You are not authorized to change a characteristic group
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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Q0271
- You are not authorized to change a characteristic group ?The SAP error message Q0271, which states "You are not authorized to change a characteristic group," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a characteristic group in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
Cause: Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change characteristic groups. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict changes to characteristic groups based on user roles or organizational units. Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted for specific user groups, leading to this error when attempting to access them.
Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing. Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for changing characteristic groups are included. Modify User
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