How To Fix QT016 - You are not authorized to change the inspection point fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QT - QM: Inspection during production (with inspection points)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the inspection point fields

What causes this issue?

You want to change the inspection point fields, but you are not
authorized to do this. (The authorization check for changing inspection
point fields is executed as soon as the inspection point is valuated).

System Response

The selected function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'QMNA_BERECHT_DETAIL_-ND' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT016 - You are not authorized to change the inspection point fields ?

  The SAP error message QT016, which states "You are not authorized to change the inspection point fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify inspection point data in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change inspection point fields. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict changes to certain fields based on user roles or the status of the inspection point.
  Document Status: The inspection point may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or locked).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transaction codes (e.g., QA32, QA02) and object permissions related to inspection points.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to see if there are restrictions on changing inspection point fields.
  Ensure that the inspection point is not in a status that prevents changes.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status:
  
  If the inspection point is locked or completed, you may need to change its status or unlock it, if appropriate, to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on authorization objects related to Quality Management and inspection points.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Quality Management include:
  
  Q_001: Quality Management: Inspection Lot
  Q_002: Quality Management: Inspection Point
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Point
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user is assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for quality management activities.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues and ensuring the correct configuration, you should be able to resolve the QT016 error and allow the necessary changes to inspection point fields.