How To Fix /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER004 - No authorization to change demo data (application ID &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to change demo data (application ID &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER004 - No authorization to change demo data (application ID &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER004 No authorization to change demo data (application ID &1) typically indicates that a user is attempting to modify demo data in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is related to the authorization checks that are in place to protect demo data from unauthorized changes.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to change demo data in the specified application.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific application ID mentioned in the error message.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to demo data for certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically involves adding the relevant authorization objects related to demo data changes.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_DATA, S_TCODE, or specific EWM-related authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP EWM that control access to demo data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and EWM to understand how demo data is handled and the implications of changing it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER004.