How To Fix /SCWM/POHU055 - You are not authorized to change planned shipping HUs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/POHU -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to change planned shipping HUs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/POHU055 - You are not authorized to change planned shipping HUs ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/POHU055 indicates that a user is not authorized to change planned shipping Handling Units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. 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 authorizations assigned to their user profile to modify planned shipping HUs.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for handling planned shipping HUs.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict access to certain functionalities 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 code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for handling planned shipping HUs.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for handling planned shipping HUs in EWM may include /SCWM/POHU or similar objects. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in EWM.
  Training: Consider providing training or documentation to users on the necessary authorizations required for their roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/POHU055.