How To Fix QS291 - You have no authorization for this catalog entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 291

• Message text: You have no authorization for this catalog entry

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to select this catalog entry.

System Response

The function was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Select a different entry or cancel processing.
INCLUDE QMNA_BERECHT_DETAIL_INFO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS291 - You have no authorization for this catalog entry ?

  The SAP error message QS291 ("You have no authorization for this catalog entry") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a catalog entry (such as a material, document, or other object) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Quality Management (QM) and Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specific catalog entry.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to view or manipulate the catalog entry.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the catalog entry itself that prevent access based on user roles or profiles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the catalog entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects for the catalog entry in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Levels:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the catalog entry. This may involve checking the user’s assignment to specific plants, company codes, or other organizational structures.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to catalog entries may include M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Work Center), M_MATE_DATA (Material Master: General Data), and others depending on the specific context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the QS291 error message.