How To Fix /SCWM/MD018 - Product &1 for warehouse number &2 and authorization &3 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Product &1 for warehouse number &2 and authorization &3 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD018 - Product &1 for warehouse number &2 and authorization &3 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD018 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization for a specific product in a given warehouse number. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to perform an action on a product for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified product in the specified warehouse.
  Product Not Maintained: The product may not be properly maintained in the system for the specified warehouse.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for warehouse management may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the product in the specified warehouse.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Authorization:
  
  If the product is not maintained for the warehouse, you may need to maintain the product in the warehouse settings. This can be done in the product master data.
  Navigate to the product master data and ensure that the product is assigned to the correct warehouse.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If the authorization object is not set up correctly, you may need to adjust the authorization profiles or roles assigned to the user. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure that the necessary authorizations are granted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in EWM to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SCWM/MON (EWM Monitor) to monitor warehouse activities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects such as S_WM_BERE (Warehouse Management: Authorization for Warehouse) and ensure they are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to /SCWM/MD018 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.