How To Fix /SCWM/MD050 - No authorization to explode bill of material in system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No authorization to explode bill of material in system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD050 - No authorization to explode bill of material in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD050 No authorization to explode bill of material in system &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or explode the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the specified system. This can occur in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other modules that utilize BOMs.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization object for BOM explosion.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that restrict access to BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to BOM access, such as C_SCM_BOM or similar objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Ensure that the authorization object for BOM explosion is included in the user’s profile. This may involve adding specific fields or values that allow access to the BOM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues for further guidance on specific authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to BOM authorization errors.
  
  
  
  Security Team: 
  
  Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies while granting necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the explosion of the Bill of Materials in SAP.