How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS261 - No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSEG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 261

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS261 - No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSEG ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS261 No authorization for transaction /SCWM/PSEG indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute the transaction /SCWM/PSEG in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorization object for the transaction /SCWM/PSEG.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes access to the EWM transactions.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the transaction may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  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/PSEG is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for EWM transactions include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and specific EWM-related objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the transaction code to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Code: /SCWM/PSEG is used for specific processes in SAP EWM, and understanding its function can help in determining the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization management concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to EWM and specific transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the transaction /SCWM/PSEG.