How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR059 - You are not authorized to reset status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You are not authorized to reset status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR059 - You are not authorized to reset status ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR059: You are not authorized to reset status typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to reset the status of a document or object (such as a warehouse task, handling unit, or stock) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to reset the status. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to warehouse management include:
  
  S_WM_ALL (Warehouse Management: All Activities)
  S_WM_ACT (Warehouse Management: Activity)
  S_WM_AUTH (Warehouse Management: Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  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 additional guidance related to authorization errors in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/MONITOR059.