How To Fix QM361 - You are not authorized to change the notification type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 361

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the notification type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM361 - You are not authorized to change the notification type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM361, which states "You are not authorized to change the notification type &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a notification type in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specific notification type. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict changes to certain notification types based on user roles or organizational structure.
  Notification Type Restrictions: Some notification types may be configured to be non-editable or restricted to certain 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 authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the QM module and the specific notification type.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the relevant team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the notification type in transaction code QM01 or QM02 to see if there are any restrictions set for that type.
  Ensure that the notification type is not set to be non-editable for the user's role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management in the QM module to understand the specific requirements for changing notification types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the changes by attempting to modify the notification type again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for QM notifications may include:
  
  QM_AUTH: Authorization for Quality Management
  QM_NTYP: Authorization for Notification Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to QM notifications and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.