How To Fix /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC041 - You do not have authorization to change finding &1 in whse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC -

• Message number: 041

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC041 - You do not have authorization to change finding &1 in whse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC041 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific finding in a warehouse number. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with quality inspections or findings related to inventory.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to make changes to the finding. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object that allows changes to findings in the specified warehouse.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required permissions for the warehouse number in question.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not reflect the correct permissions after changes were made to roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the warehouse and the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  If the user needs to change findings, ensure that the role includes the authorization object for quality management and warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Configuration:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role configuration using transaction PFCG. Add the required authorization objects to the role assigned to the user.
  Common authorization objects related to warehouse management include W_T301 (Warehouse Management) and Q_INSP (Quality Inspection).
  
  
  
  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 roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP EWM and Quality Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC041.