How To Fix QE858 - You are not allowed to analyze for master characteristics and plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 858

• Message text: You are not allowed to analyze for master characteristics and plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE858 - You are not allowed to analyze for master characteristics and plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE858 indicates that a user is not authorized to analyze master characteristics for a specific plant. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other modules where master data is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or analyze the master characteristics for the specified plant. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain characteristics or plants based on user roles.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The system may have been configured to restrict access to certain plants for specific users or user groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for analyzing master characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for the specific plant and master characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to master characteristics and plant authorizations. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Quality Management module or other relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into common issues and their resolutions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the access again to ensure that the user can now analyze the master characteristics for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of having the correct authorizations and how to request changes if they encounter access issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE858 error and allow the user to analyze the master characteristics for the specified plant.