How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL169 - Party entitled to dispose &1 is not allowed for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Party entitled to dispose &1 is not allowed for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL169 - Party entitled to dispose &1 is not allowed for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL169 indicates that there is an issue with the party entitled to dispose of a specific product in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error typically arises when the system checks the authorization or entitlement of a party (such as a business partner or a specific user) to handle or dispose of a particular product, and finds that the party does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The party (e.g., a business partner or user) does not have the required authorization to dispose of the specified product.
  Configuration Settings: The product may not be configured correctly in the system, or the entitlement settings for the product may not include the party in question.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the product or the party.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify the authorizations assigned to the party. Ensure that the business partner or user has the necessary permissions to dispose of the product in question.
  Review Product Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the product in the system. Ensure that the product is set up correctly and that the entitled parties are properly defined.
  Update Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the master data, update the relevant records to ensure that the party is entitled to dispose of the product.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing entitlements and authorizations in EWM.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/MON (EWM Monitor) or /SCWM/PRD (Product Master) to investigate the issue further.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned that allow for product disposal.
  EWM Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings related to product management and disposal processes.
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs or traces for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.