How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS166 - You are not authorized to create work steps of work step type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 166

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS166 - You are not authorized to create work steps of work step type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS166 indicates that a user is not authorized to create work steps of a specific work step type 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 authorization to create work steps of the specified type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The work step type may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles are allowed to create it.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization 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 permissions for creating work steps of the specified type.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Work Step Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the work step type in the EWM settings to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the necessary authorizations are defined for users who need to create it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on work step types and authorization management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS166.