How To Fix /SCMB/SE_ALERT002 - User does not have the relevant authoritization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_ALERT -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User does not have the relevant authoritization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_ALERT002 - User does not have the relevant authoritization ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_ALERT002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system, particularly in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile. This could be due to:
  
  The user not being assigned to the correct roles.
  The roles assigned not containing the necessary authorization objects.
  Changes in the authorization structure that have not been reflected in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Role Changes: If there have been recent changes to roles or authorizations, the user may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Profile Issues: The user profile may be incorrectly configured or not properly linked to the necessary authorization profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization checks that were performed and can help identify the missing authorizations.
  Review the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  If roles are not available, you may need to create or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction ST01 (System Trace) to perform an authorization trace. This can help identify which specific authorizations are missing when the user attempts to perform the action.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the SCM module. Common objects might include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to SCM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and understand the importance of having the correct authorizations for their roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message /SCMB/SE_ALERT002.