How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV123 - No authorization to change the means of transport &1 (warehouse &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No authorization to change the means of transport &1 (warehouse &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV123 - No authorization to change the means of transport &1 (warehouse &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV123 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the means of transport for a specific transport request in the warehouse management system (WMS). This error typically arises in the context of handling transportation processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is trying to perform an action that requires permissions that they do not possess. The message indicates that the user is attempting to change the means of transport for a transport request associated with a specific warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant activities