How To Fix /SCWM/CHM017 - No authorization to execute check &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CHM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization to execute check &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CHM017 - No authorization to execute check &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CHM017 No authorization to execute check &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific check or function within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific check or function being executed.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the check may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary permissions for the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is lacking.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization checks are performed using authorization objects. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on the authorization objects related to the EWM module and the checks being executed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/CHM017.