How To Fix Q0535 - You are not authorized to change the material sample storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 535

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the material sample storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0535 - You are not authorized to change the material sample storage location ?

  The SAP error message Q0535, which states "You are not authorized to change the material sample storage location," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify the storage location of a material sample but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required permissions in their user role to change the storage location for material samples.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict changes to certain fields based on user roles or material types.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to its storage location (e.g., locked for quality inspection).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's role and authorization profiles in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transaction or action they are trying to perform. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to material management and quality management.
  
  
  
  Request Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles to request an adjustment to their authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material sample. If it is in a locked state or under quality inspection, you may need to resolve those issues before making changes to the storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on authorization objects related to material management and quality management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction can help identify which authorization checks failed when the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to material management include M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center), M_MATE_MA (Material Master: General Data), and Q_MAT_DOC (Quality Management: Material Document).
  Quality Management: If the material is part of a quality inspection process, ensure that the quality management settings allow for changes to the storage location.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.