How To Fix /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC040 - You do not have authorization to delete item &1 in whse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC -

• Message number: 040

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC040 - You do not have authorization to delete item &1 in whse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC040 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific item in a warehouse. This error typically arises in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user attempting to delete the item. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object that allows for the deletion of items in the specified warehouse.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the required permissions for the warehouse operations.
  Warehouse-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in the warehouse configuration that prevent certain users from performing delete operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for warehouse operations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for warehouse management, such as S_WM_WHS (Warehouse Management) or S_WM_AUTH (Warehouse Management Authorization).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the deletion operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_WM_WHS - Warehouse Management
  S_WM_AUTH - Warehouse Management Authorization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC040.