How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG164 - No authorization for batch (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: 164

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG164 - No authorization for batch (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG164 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for accessing a specific batch in the context of Quality Management (QM). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation related to a batch, inspection point, or operation for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified batch, inspection point, or operation.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., blocked, restricted).
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for QM transactions.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for batch management or quality management may not be assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for batch management and quality management are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to batch management (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_BAT, etc.) and quality management (e.g., Q_MCHB, Q_MCHB_BAT, etc.) are included.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  Verify the status of the batch in question. If the batch is blocked or restricted, you may need to change its status or work with the relevant team to resolve any issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or batch status, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations related to QM and batch management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for QM and batch management. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Authorization for Batch Management)
  M_BEST_BAT (Authorization for Batch)
  Q_MCHB (Quality Management: Batch)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  MM03: Display material (to check batch status)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.