How To Fix QF105 - You require additional authorizations to delete defects

QF105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You require additional authorizations to delete defects

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a defect, but you do not have authorization for one
or more of the following:
Defect category: &v1&
Plant: &v2&
Work center: &v3&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The defect is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Obtain all required authorizations for deleting the defect and try
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF105 - You require additional authorizations to delete defects ?

  The SAP error message QF105, which states "You require additional authorizations to delete defects," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a defect record in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions, such as deleting records. The specific authorizations required to delete defects may not be assigned to the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to review the roles assigned to your user account. Ensure that the