How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL129 - You are not authorized to create or change EWLs for processor &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: You are not authorized to create or change EWLs for processor &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL129 - You are not authorized to create or change EWLs for processor &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL129 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create or change EWLs (Extended Warehouse Management - EWL stands for "EWM Warehouse Logistics") for a specific processor. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to perform actions related to EWLs but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to create or modify EWLs for the specified processor.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that grant access to the EWL functionalities.
  Processor-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions or settings in place that limit access to certain processors based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorizations that are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This may involve adding roles that include the necessary authorizations for EWL creation and modification.
  Common authorization objects related to EWM include S_EWM_LG (for warehouse management) and S_EWM_WM (for warehouse management activities).
  
  
  
  Processor Configuration:
  
  Verify if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the processor that might be causing the issue. This may involve checking the configuration in the EWM settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or configurations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL129.