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