How To Fix /SCWM/DS_AC004 - Exception occured during authority check for node &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_AC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Exception occured during authority check for node &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC004 - Exception occured during authority check for node &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC004 Exception occurred during authority check for node &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to a specific node in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can occur when a user attempts to perform an action on a node for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or perform actions on the specified node.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the warehouse management functions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects related to the warehouse management processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the warehouse management activities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_WM for warehouse management) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific node.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for EWM, such as S_WM, S_TCODE, and others that may be relevant to the specific actions being performed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/DS_AC004.