How To Fix /SCWM/VALUATION001 - You are not authorized to change data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VALUATION -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to change data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VALUATION001 - You are not authorized to change data ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VALUATION001 indicates that a user is not authorized to change certain data within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects or roles that allow them to change the specific data in the system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the transaction or data they are trying to access.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or