How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG162 - No authorization (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No authorization (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG162 - No authorization (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG162 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for a specific inspection point, lot, and operation in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to quality inspections without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified inspection point, lot, or operation.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for QM activities.
  Object-Specific Authorization: The authorization objects related to QM (e.g., Q_INSP, Q_MAT, etc.) may not be assigned to the user or their role.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on organizational units, plant, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, check the user's roles in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for QM activities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Review the relevant authorization objects (e.g., Q_INSP, Q_MAT, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific inspection point, lot, and operation.
  If needed, modify the roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to QM authorizations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in the QM module for detailed information on required authorizations.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the QM_API_ODATA_MSG162 error.