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 in the warehouse management module, particularly those related to changing transport means.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Permissions:
  
  If the user lacks the required permissions, you may need to adjust their role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  The specific authorization object to look for may include S_WM_ALL or other relevant authorization objects related to warehouse management and transport activities.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and context so they can assist in granting the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WM_ALL: General authorization for warehouse management
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on authorization requirements and best practices.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV123.