How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC131 - No authorization to create a location with key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No authorization to create a location with key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC131 - No authorization to create a location with key &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC131 No authorization to create a location with key &1 typically indicates that the user attempting to create a location in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to create a location in the EWM system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for location management.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent the creation of new locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for location creation.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects for EWM include:
  
  S_WM_EWM (EWM Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the location again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for EWM, as they define what actions users can perform within the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for best practices on user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to create a location in the SAP EWM system.