How To Fix /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC038 - You do not have authorization to cancel item &1 in whse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You do not have authorization to cancel item &1 in whse number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC038 - You do not have authorization to cancel item &1 in whse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC038 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to cancel a specific item in a warehouse. This error typically arises in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to cancel an item in a warehouse document but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile to perform the cancellation of items in the specified warehouse.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific warehouse or the action being attempted.
  Warehouse-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions or specific configurations in place for the warehouse that limit who can perform certain actions.
  
  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 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 modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for canceling items in the warehouse.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to warehouse management (e.g., W_MSEG_A, W_MSEG_B, etc.) are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the cancellation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for EWM, such as W_MSEG_A (for warehouse management document actions) and W_MSEG_B (for inventory management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management in EWM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure them for warehouse management tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC038.