How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC017 - No authorization for resource type &1 in warehouse &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization for resource type &1 in warehouse &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC017 - No authorization for resource type &1 in warehouse &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC017 No authorization for resource type &1 in warehouse &2 typically indicates that a user is trying to access a resource type in a specific warehouse for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is common in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified resource type in the given warehouse.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the resource type.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse settings may restrict access to certain resource types based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to warehouse management, particularly those that pertain to resource types.
  
  
  
  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.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific resource type and warehouse. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects to the user's role.
  Common authorization objects for EWM include:
  
  W_TYPR (Warehouse Resource Type)
  W_WARE (Warehouse)
  W_AUTH (Warehouse Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP EWM to understand what permissions are required for different operations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in EWM.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user roles)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/RSRC017.