How To Fix Q0426 - You are not authorized to assign an unplanned master insp. characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 426

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign an unplanned master insp. characteristic

INCLUDE Q0420 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0426 - You are not authorized to assign an unplanned master insp. characteristic ?

  The SAP error message Q0426, which states "You are not authorized to assign an unplanned master inspection characteristic," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to assign an unplanned master inspection characteristic to a quality inspection lot or a similar process without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action of assigning unplanned master inspection characteristics.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions related to quality management tasks.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings in the system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the QM module, particularly for the actions related to inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should review and adjust the user's role to include the required permissions.
  This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to QM and unplanned inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or BASIS team to understand the necessary roles and authorizations for the task.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and understand the limitations of their roles. Documentation can help clarify what actions require specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to QM include Q_MCHB (Quality Management: Inspection Lot) and Q_MAST (Quality Management: Master Data).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to understand where the error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in QM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message Q0426 and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in the SAP system.