How To Fix /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON058 - You are not authorized to use transaction &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You are not authorized to use transaction &1 in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON058 - You are not authorized to use transaction &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON058 indicates that a user is attempting to access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in environments with strict security and role-based access controls.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  The transaction code (&1) being accessed is restricted based on the user's role or profile.
  The system (&2) may have specific authorization checks that are not met by the user's current settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show you the last authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the transaction in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the role that needs to be modified.
  Add the necessary authorization objects that include the required permissions for the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the transaction code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects to be assigned to a user.
  Transaction Codes: Each transaction in SAP is identified by a unique transaction code. Understanding which transaction code is causing the issue can help in troubleshooting.
  Security Audit Logs: If you have access, reviewing security audit logs can provide insights into authorization failures and help in diagnosing issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON058.