How To Fix QP576 - Error during authorization check. Contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Error during authorization check. Contact your system administrator

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the authorization check.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP576 - Error during authorization check. Contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message QP576, which states "Error during authorization check. Contact your system administrator," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in modules related to quality management, but it can also appear in other areas.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may be missing certain authorizations.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have specific authorization checks that are not met by the user's current roles.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: Changes in the underlying authorization objects or roles may have occurred, leading to the user being unable to perform certain actions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If roles need to be modified, use transaction PFCG to adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue and ensure that they are included in the user's roles.
  Consult with your security team or SAP Basis team to review and update the authorization objects as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module to understand any additional authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization checks for specific transactions.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.