How To Fix /SCWM/PIPAPER019 - You're not authorized to change the physical inventory documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PIPAPER -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You're not authorized to change the physical inventory documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER019 - You're not authorized to change the physical inventory documents ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER019 indicates that a user is not authorized to change physical inventory documents in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to modify physical inventory documents.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to physical inventory management.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow changes to inventory documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error 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 User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for physical inventory document changes.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects, such as S_WM_BAS (Warehouse Management) or any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to physical inventory in SAP EWM. Common objects include:
  
  S_WM_BAS: Basic Warehouse Management authorizations.
  S_WM_INV: Authorizations related to inventory management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and physical inventory processes in EWM.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/PIPAPER019.