How To Fix /ISDFPS/WM01046 - Authorization settings are incorrect; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/WM01 -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Authorization settings are incorrect; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/WM01046 - Authorization settings are incorrect; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/WM01046 Authorization settings are incorrect; contact your system administrator typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access certain functions or transactions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects that are required for the specific action.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned, leading to insufficient permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: The system administrator should check the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to view the user’s profile and assigned roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform. This can be done by checking the documentation or using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, the system administrator should modify the roles to include the required authorization objects. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Test Changes: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or action being performed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to warehouse management include S_WM (Warehouse Management) and others specific to the actions being performed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization settings for specific transactions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and understand the authorization requirements for their roles.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.