How To Fix QIE_ELEMENT013 - You do not have authorization for the activity &1 for the sample/item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_ELEMENT - QIE Element

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the activity &1 for the sample/item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT013 - You do not have authorization for the activity &1 for the sample/item ?

  The SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to a sample or item in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific activity indicated by &1 in the error message. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object that grants access to the required activity.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for the QM activities.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not reflect the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to see which specific authorization is lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the activities related to the sample/item in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG. Add the necessary authorization objects that correspond to the activities the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the activity again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various activities. Common authorization objects related to Quality Management include:
  
  Q_MAT (Material Management in QM)
  Q_SAMP (Sample Management)
  Q_MAT_SAMP (Material Sample Management)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the QIE_ELEMENT013 error.