How To Fix QA407 - You are not authorized to digitally sign this usage decision

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 407

• Message text: You are not authorized to digitally sign this usage decision

INCLUDE QA400 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA407 - You are not authorized to digitally sign this usage decision ?

  The SAP error message QA407, which states "You are not authorized to digitally sign this usage decision," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to digitally sign a usage decision (UD) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role attempting to perform the digital signature on the usage decision. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object for digital signatures in the QM module.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for signing usage decisions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA407 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to update their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to digital signatures in the QM module, such as Q_UMS (Usage Decision) and Q_UMS_SG (Usage Decision Signature).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to perform the digital signature again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP QM that pertain to digital signatures and usage decisions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management and digital signatures to understand the requirements and processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA407 error and enable the user to successfully digitally sign usage decisions in SAP.