How To Fix /SCWM/TW_WT104 - You are not authorized to open the file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_WT -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You are not authorized to open the file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT104 - You are not authorized to open the file ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT104: You are not authorized to open the file typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific file or resource within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the file or transaction.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be properly configured to allow access to the necessary transactions or files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or file access.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required files or transactions.
  
  
  
  File Path Verification:
  
  Ensure that the file path specified in the transaction is correct and that the file exists in that location.
  If the file is supposed to be generated or uploaded, check the process that creates or uploads the file to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or file access to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and file paths, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for accessing files and understand the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCWM/TW_WT104.