How To Fix /SCWM/POD016 - Authorization to read PoD data from SAP ECC is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/POD -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Authorization to read PoD data from SAP ECC is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/POD016 - Authorization to read PoD data from SAP ECC is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/POD016 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to read Proof of Delivery (PoD) data from SAP ECC (Enterprise Central Component). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when it attempts to access data that it does not have permission to read.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to access the PoD data does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user role may not include the required authorization objects for accessing PoD data.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization Profiles: Recent changes to authorization profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SCWM/POD016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to PoD data.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization objects are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to PoD data may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and specific objects related to EWM and ECC integration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to EWM and PoD data access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on EWM and PoD functionalities to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the /SCWM/POD016 error message.