How To Fix /SCWM/ESI023 - Error during authorization check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ESI -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error during authorization check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ESI023 - Error during authorization check ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ESI023 Error during authorization check typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the EWM system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile in SAP.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function they are trying to execute.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary fields or values.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile itself, such as being locked or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to adjust the role configuration in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and each transaction or action in SAP is linked to specific authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects related to EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SCWM/ESI023 error message.