How To Fix /SCWM/R_ERP_RFC_DEST008 - No authorization for SM59

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/R_ERP_RFC_DEST -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No authorization for SM59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/R_ERP_RFC_DEST008 - No authorization for SM59 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/R_ERP_RFC_DEST008 No authorization for SM59 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination defined in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when it tries to communicate with other SAP systems or services via Remote Function Calls (RFC).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the transaction or function does not have the required authorizations for the SM59 transaction, which is used to maintain RFC destinations.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing the RFC destination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the RFC destination itself, or the destination may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for SM59 and related RFC operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, assign the appropriate roles that include access to SM59 and the necessary RFC-related authorizations. Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_RFC: Authorization for RFC calls.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes, including SM59.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC destination is correctly configured. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and other parameters are set correctly.
  Test the RFC connection from SM59 to ensure it is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system logs, user authorizations, and RFC configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Maintain RFC Destinations.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RFC: Used to control access to RFC calls.
  S_TCODE: Used to control access to transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and RFC configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCWM/R_ERP_RFC_DEST008 error message.