How To Fix /SCMB/SE_INCMD_MSIG010 - User &1 is not authorized to read Interchangeability Groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_INCMD_MSIG -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to read Interchangeability Groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_INCMD_MSIG010 - User &1 is not authorized to read Interchangeability Groups ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_INCMD_MSIG010 indicates that a user is not authorized to read Interchangeability Groups in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where interchangeability groups are used to manage product substitutions and alternatives.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user attempting to access the Interchangeability Groups. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include permissions to access Interchangeability Groups.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to Interchangeability Groups may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the appropriate user groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to Interchangeability Groups.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to Interchangeability Groups include S_SCMB_IG or similar. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP that pertain to SCM and Interchangeability Groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management to better understand how to configure user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access Interchangeability Groups without encountering the error message.