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 required authorizations for accessing physical inventory documents.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to physical inventory, such as S_EWM_DOC or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the physical inventory document to ensure it is not in a state that restricts access. If it is locked or in a processing state, you may need to wait or take appropriate actions to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to physical inventory documents in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in EWM to understand how to properly configure access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and gain access to the specified physical inventory documents.