How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC117 - You are not authorized to display resource in resource types: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to display resource in resource types: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC117 - You are not authorized to display resource in resource types: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC117 You are not authorized to display resource in resource types: &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to access a resource (such as a warehouse task, resource, or other related entities) for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view the specified resource type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Resource Type: The error message specifies a resource type (indicated by &1), which means the user is trying to access a resource that is restricted based on their current authorization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify 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 for the specific resource type.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the resource types in question (e.g., /SCWM/RES for resources).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/RES for resources, to understand what permissions are needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on authorization management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/RSRC117.