How To Fix /SCWM/DS_AC103 - You are not authorized to create this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_AC -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not authorized to create this business document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC103 - You are not authorized to create this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC103 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a specific business document in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization settings for the user role or profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create the specific business document (e.g., delivery, transfer order, etc.).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects for creating the specific business document.
  
  
  
  Consult with 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 the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to EWM include S_WM_EWM (Warehouse Management) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCWM/DS_AC103 error message.