How To Fix /SCWM/OUTB_PACK028 - You're not authorized to create a handling unit.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/OUTB_PACK -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You're not authorized to create a handling unit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/OUTB_PACK028 - You're not authorized to create a handling unit. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/OUTB_PACK028 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a handling unit in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for handling unit creation.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects related to handling units are not included in the user's profile.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that has the necessary permissions for the action being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for handling unit creation.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to handling units. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_WM_HU (Handling Unit Management)
  S_WM_HU_CREATE (Authorization for creating handling units)
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles: If the user does not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires access to the SAP role management tools (e.g., PFCG).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to create the handling unit again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the handling unit creation in SAP EWM.