How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS260 - No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS260 - No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS260 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute the transaction /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to access a function or transaction for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the transaction /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the transaction may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for EWM include S_WFAR_EWM and S_TCODE.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects to the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization errors in EWM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management to understand the specific authorizations required for various transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCWM/PSWORKSTEP transaction.