How To Fix QC120 - You do not have authorization to add characteristic &1 &2 &3

QC120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You do not have authorization to add characteristic &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

This master inspection characteristic (plant &V1&, number &V2&, version
&V3&) has an authorization group. You are not authorized to add
characteristics with this authorization group.

System Response

The characteristic was not added.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'QMNA_BERECHT_DETAIL_-ND'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC120 - You do not have authorization to add characteristic &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message QC120, which states "You do not have authorization to add characteristic &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when a user attempts to add a characteristic to a quality inspection or similar process but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role trying to perform the action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object that allows them to add characteristics in the Quality Management module.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be assigned the correct roles or authorizations that include the ability to modify characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs