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