How To Fix LK023 - Consistency problem: warehouse number authorization missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LK - WM -> SUB connection messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Consistency problem: warehouse number authorization missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LK023 - Consistency problem: warehouse number authorization missing ?

  The SAP error message LK023, which states "Consistency problem: warehouse number authorization missing," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to warehouse management but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified warehouse number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, goods movements, or when accessing warehouse-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific warehouse number in question.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for warehouse management activities.
  Warehouse Number Settings: The warehouse number may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to that warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the warehouse number.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to warehouse management (e.g., WM_AUTH, S_WM_WM) are included in the user's role.
  
  
  
  Assign Warehouse Number:
  
  If the user should have access to the warehouse, ensure that the warehouse number is assigned to the user in the relevant organizational structure.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for warehouse management, such as S_WM_WM (Warehouse Management) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to warehouse management and authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure them for warehouse management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LK023 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in the warehouse management module.