How To Fix /SCWM/DS_AC104 - You are not authorized to edit this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_AC -

• Message number: 104

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC104 - You are not authorized to edit this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_AC104 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit a specific business document in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises due to authorization issues related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to edit the specific business document.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow editing, although this is less common for this specific error message.
  
  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 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the business document type in question.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to editing business documents in EWM. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and specific EWM-related objects.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to EWM and authorization management for more detailed guidance on setting up user roles and permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SCWM/DS_AC104 error message.