How To Fix /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK012 - No authorization to delete external system locks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization to delete external system locks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK012 - No authorization to delete external system locks ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK012 No authorization to delete external system locks typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to delete or manage external system locks without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to delete external system locks. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for managing locks in the EWM system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the authorization objects related to EWM or external systems.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  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 Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The relevant authorization object for managing external system locks in EWM is typically /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK. Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (like DELETE) for this object.
  
  
  
  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 to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes 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, especially those related to external system locks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on EWM and authorization management to understand how to properly configure user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/EXT_SYS_LCK012.