How To Fix QE862 - You are not allowed to analyze for customers and plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 862

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE862 - You are not allowed to analyze for customers and plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE862 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform an analysis for a specific customer and plant combination. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules where users are trying to access or analyze data that they do not have permission to view.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the analysis for the specified customer and plant.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain customers or plants based on user roles.
  Data Restrictions: The system may have data restrictions in place that limit access to certain datasets based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that they have the necessary permissions for the customer and plant in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific customer and plant.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as Q_MAT (for material) and Q_CUST (for customer), if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the Quality Management module that restrict access to certain customers or plants. This may involve reviewing the settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the analysis again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Quality Management and customer/plant analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error message QE862.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the authorization requirements for different transactions and analyses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE862 error and allow the user to perform the necessary analysis for the specified customer and plant.