How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION161 - You are not authorized to perform the download for migration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform the download for migration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION161 - You are not authorized to perform the download for migration ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION161 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform the download for migration in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises during the migration process when a user attempts to download data or perform actions that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations for the user role that is attempting to perform the download. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly to allow migration activities.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to migration activities in EWM. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_DATA (Data Access)
  
  
  If the user is supposed to perform migration tasks, ensure they have the appropriate roles assigned that include these authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to create or modify a role in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations for migration tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the migration download again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to /SCWM/MIGRATION161.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for migration processes to understand the required authorizations and roles better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCWM/MIGRATION161 error message.