How To Fix /SCWM/MD142 - Authorization check failed for whse product &1; contact system admin.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Authorization check failed for whse product &1; contact system admin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD142 - Authorization check failed for whse product &1; contact system admin. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD142 Authorization check failed for whse product &1; contact system admin typically indicates that a user is attempting to access or perform an action on a warehouse product for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is common in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure that users can only perform actions relevant to their roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access or modify the specified warehouse product.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific warehouse product or transaction.
  Product-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings on the warehouse product that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  The user should contact their system administrator or security team to verify their authorization profile.
  The administrator can use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze the authorization check failure and identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  The administrator should review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary authorizations for warehouse management and product access are included.
  If needed, roles can be modified or new roles can be created to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to warehouse management include:
  
  S_WM_BAS (Warehouse Management: Basic Authorizations)
  S_WM_AUTH (Warehouse Management: Authorization Check)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, the user should test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  It may be helpful to document the changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and audits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization checks in the context of warehouse management.
  Training: Users may benefit from training on SAP authorization concepts to better understand how to manage their access and report issues effectively.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex issues.