How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS165 - You are not authorized to change work steps of work step type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 165

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS165 - You are not authorized to change work steps of work step type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS165 indicates that a user is attempting to change work steps of a specific work step type but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when users try to modify work steps in a warehouse process.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorizations for the specific work step type they are trying to modify. If the user does not have the necessary authorization object or the required activity (such as change or modify), the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to the work step type they are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects may include those related to warehouse management, such as W_TCODE, W_MAT, or specific authorization objects for work step management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP EWM, as they define what actions users can perform on various warehouse processes.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to change the work steps as needed.