How To Fix /SCWM/POHU057 - You are not authorized to delete planned shipping HUs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/POHU -

• Message number: 057

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/POHU057 - You are not authorized to delete planned shipping HUs ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/POHU057 indicates that a user is attempting to delete planned shipping Handling Units (HUs) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where handling units are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization to delete planned shipping HUs. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or organizational policies.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary authorizations for handling units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete planned shipping HUs.
  
  
  
  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 unit management.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to handling units and authorizations in EWM to understand the specific authorizations required for deleting planned shipping HUs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the deletion of planned shipping HUs again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on handling units and the associated authorization objects.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.