How To Fix Q3104 - You do not have authorization for the class type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q3 - QM Master Data Messages: Catalogs

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the class type

What causes this issue?

The system determined that you have not been given authorization to
process the assigned class type.

System Response

Processing of the classification was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3104 - You do not have authorization for the class type ?

  The SAP error message Q3104, which states "You do not have authorization for the class type," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a classification system in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified class type.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific class type in the classification system.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile does not include the necessary permissions to access or modify the class type.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the class type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q3104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for classification in SAP are typically C_TCLAS (for class types) and C_TCLAS_A (for class type authorization). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the required authorization objects to the user's role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the class type you were trying to 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. Then, test the action that previously caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and classification in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in the classification system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the Q3104 error in SAP.