How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS011 - No authorization to create a packaging specification for group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No authorization to create a packaging specification for group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS011 - No authorization to create a packaging specification for group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS011 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a packaging specification for a specific group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to create or modify packaging specifications but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow them to create packaging specifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.