How To Fix /SCWM/TO_WHR031 - You do not authorization to change warehouse requests &1, &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TO_WHR -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You do not authorization to change warehouse requests &1, &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR031 - You do not authorization to change warehouse requests &1, &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR031 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to change warehouse requests in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a transfer order (TO) or warehouse request (WR) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for changing warehouse requests or transfer orders.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required authorization objects.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to warehouse management, such as /SCWM/TO or /SCWM/WH (depending on your specific requirements).
  
  
  
  
  
  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 and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to warehouse management include:
  
  /SCWM/TO - for transfer order management.
  /SCWM/WH - for warehouse management activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in EWM.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User maintenance.
  PFCG - Role maintenance.
  SU53 - Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/TO_WHR031.