How To Fix QTASK005 - You are not authorized to create a task of origin &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QTASK - Messages for Quality Task

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a task of origin &1 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QTASK005 - You are not authorized to create a task of origin &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message QTASK005 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a task of a specific origin in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when a user attempts to create a task (such as a quality notification or inspection task) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create tasks for the specified origin in the specified plant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general authorization but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  Task Origin Restrictions: The task origin (e.g., quality notification, inspection lot) may have specific authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the task origin and plant.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects related to task creation, such as Q_* for Quality Management or P_* for Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the task again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to task creation in SAP include:
  
  Q_AUTH for Quality Management tasks.
  P_AUTH for Production Planning tasks.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization roles and task creation processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the QTASK005 error.