How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS164 - You are not authorized to display work steps of work step type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You are not authorized to display work steps of work step type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS164 - You are not authorized to display work steps of work step type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS164 indicates that a user is not authorized to display work steps of a specific work step type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access work steps that they do not have the necessary permissions for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization to view the specified work step type. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict access to certain work step types based on user roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include permissions for the work step type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required work step type.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to the work step type. Common authorization objects in EWM include S_SCWM_WST (for work step types) and others that may be relevant based on your specific configuration.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations 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 and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the roles and permissions they need to perform their tasks effectively.
  Maintain documentation on the roles and authorizations required for different work step types to streamline future troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  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.
  EWM Configuration: Review the configuration settings in EWM related to work step types and user roles to ensure they align with your business processes.
  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/PS_BASICS164.