How To Fix /SCWM/CCHECK098 - You are not authorized to start the consistency check report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CCHECK -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: You are not authorized to start the consistency check report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK098 - You are not authorized to start the consistency check report ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK098 indicates that a user is not authorized to start the consistency check report in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object to execute the consistency check report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the specific transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the consistency check report.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The specific authorization object for the consistency check report may be /SCWM/CCHECK. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  You can check the authorization objects in the role using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the results from SU53 to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to run the consistency check report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on authorization objects and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCWM/CCHECK098 error message.