How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC008 - User(s) &1 have &2 as the default resource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User(s) &1 have &2 as the default resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC008 - User(s) &1 have &2 as the default resource ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC008 indicates that there is a conflict with the default resource assignment for users in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that the user(s) specified have a certain resource set as their default resource, which may not be appropriate or may be causing issues in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Default Resource Assignment: The user has been assigned a default resource that is either inactive, not available, or not suitable for the tasks they are trying to perform.
  Resource Configuration: The resource itself may not be properly configured or may have restrictions that prevent it from being used by the user.
  User Role and Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified default resource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile in the SAP system and check the default resource assigned to the user.
  If the resource is not appropriate, change it to a valid resource that is available and suitable for the user's tasks.
  
  
  
  Review Resource Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the resource configuration in EWM and ensure that the resource is active and properly set up.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the resource from being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the default resource.
  If needed, update the user roles or permissions to grant access to the required resources.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing resources and user assignments in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s ability to perform the tasks that were previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/RSCONF to manage resources or /SCWM/USER to manage user settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/RSRC008 and ensure that users have appropriate default resources assigned.