How To Fix /SCWM/PIPAPER026 - You're not authorized to get the specified physical inventory documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PIPAPER -

• Message number: 026

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER026 - You're not authorized to get the specified physical inventory documents ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER026 indicates that a user is not authorized to access specific physical inventory documents in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises due to authorization issues related to user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the physical inventory documents.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Document Status: The physical inventory document may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see 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 have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction PFCG to include the