How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC132 - Authorization missing for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Authorization missing for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC132 - Authorization missing for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC132 Authorization missing for application &1 typically indicates that a user is trying to access a specific application within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. The &1 in the message will be replaced by the specific application name that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific application.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the application.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the roles assigned to the user, leading to missing authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the application in question.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object, you can add it to the relevant role in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the user is assigned the updated role after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each application may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user details).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what authorization failed).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on the authorization objects related to the application in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access the required application in SAP EWM.