How To Fix QALK052 - User is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QALK - General Notifications: Calculation and Execution

• Message number: 052

• Message text: User is not assigned

What causes this issue?

To find the account assignment object, you have chosen the strategy
<LS>WBS element for the initiator</> using <LS>Define scenario</> in
Customizing for the notification.
However, only a user has been assigned to the WBS element, and no
person.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a person to the user (HR component: Organization data), or
choose another strategy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 QALK052 - User is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message QALK052 indicates that a user is not assigned to a specific role or authorization that is required to perform a certain action within the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction or function for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the Quality Management functions.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the user may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the QM module.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required role, you can assign it using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Create or modify a role to include the necessary authorizations for the QM transactions and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new roles and authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Quality Management, such as Q_001, Q_002, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the roles and authorizations required for specific transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QALK052 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP system.