How To Fix QS412 - You are not authorized to maintain the control data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 412

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the control data

What causes this issue?

The customer's authorization check has determined that you do not have
the authorization to maintain the QM/SD info record.

System Response

The data cannot be maintained; it will only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

If you need the maintenance authorization, contact your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS412 - You are not authorized to maintain the control data ?

  The SAP error message QS412, which states "You are not authorized to maintain the control data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the control data in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit access to the specific transaction or data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for maintaining control data in the QM module.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization for the QM module.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to Quality Management, such as Q_MAT_BAS, Q_MAT_AUD, or others that may be relevant.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transactions and authorization objects for maintaining control data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the QM module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Quality Management include QA01 (Create Quality Notification), QA02 (Change Quality Notification), and QA03 (Display Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems in the QM module.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for their roles within the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.