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 PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary authorizations. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locks:
  
  Verify if the data is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and resolve them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the transaction codes being used are appropriate for the user’s role and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to EWM include S_EWM_ORD, S_EWM_WM, and others that may pertain to specific actions within the warehouse management processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Testing: After changes are made, test the user’s access to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.