How To Fix /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT117 - No authorization to activate data set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No authorization to activate data set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT117 - No authorization to activate data set ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT117 No authorization to activate data set typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to activate a data set but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to perform the activation of a data set in the EWM system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorization objects required for activating data sets.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not have the correct roles assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for activating data sets in EWM.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to EWM include S_SCWM_* and S_TCODE for transaction codes.
  
  
  
  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 roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to activate the data set again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP EWM, as they define the permissions required for various actions within the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for EWM to understand the context of data set activation and the associated authorization requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT117.