How To Fix /SCWM/CSV_UPLOAD004 - You do not have the authorization needed to upload logical file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CSV_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You do not have the authorization needed to upload logical file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CSV_UPLOAD004 - You do not have the authorization needed to upload logical file &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CSV_UPLOAD004 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to upload a logical file in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to upload the logical file. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to perform file uploads.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow for the upload of logical files.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to file uploads in EWM. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_DATA (for data access)
  S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for uploading logical files. You can check this in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for file uploads.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt the upload again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in EWM.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/CSV_UPLOAD004.