How To Fix Q0440 - You are not authorized to create a quality level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a quality level

What causes this issue?

Your user does not have the required authorization to perform this
activity.

System Response

The desired function cannot be executed.
Additional information:
Authorization object: &V1&
Plant: &V2&
Authorization group: &V3&
Return code: &V4&

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to add the corresponding authorization in
the user master data.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0440 - You are not authorized to create a quality level ?

  The SAP error message Q0440, which states "You are not authorized to create a quality level," typically indicates that the user attempting to create a quality level in the Quality Management (QM) module does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating quality levels. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to quality management.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the organizational level that prevent certain users from creating quality levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization objects for quality management may include:
  
  Q_MAINTAIN: Authorization for maintaining quality management data.
  Q_LEVEL: Authorization for creating and maintaining quality levels.
  
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security 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.
  Attempt to create the quality level again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or patches that address authorization problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and user authorizations to understand the necessary roles and permissions better.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to manage roles and authorizations effectively within the SAP system.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex issues.