How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION_CUST021 - You are not authorized to use transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION_CUST -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to use transaction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION_CUST021 - You are not authorized to use transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION_CUST021 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) during migration or configuration tasks.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified transaction code (represented by &1 in the error message). This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if the user has a role, specific authorization objects related to the transaction may not be granted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the transaction is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects for the transaction.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to EWM and migration tasks to understand the context of the error.
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on the transaction and its required authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.