How To Fix /SCWM/VAS017 - You do not have the authorization to delete VAS order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to delete VAS order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS017 - You do not have the authorization to delete VAS order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a Value-Added Service (VAS) order in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the VAS order does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This is typically related to the authorization for VAS operations in the EWM module.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for deleting VAS orders.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the deletion of VAS orders.
  
  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 authorization objects related to VAS operations, particularly those that control the deletion of VAS orders.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorization objects, such as S_WM_VAS or similar, which may control VAS-related activities.
  
  
  
  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 error message and the details from SU53 to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to delete the VAS order again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for VAS in SAP EWM. Common objects include:
  
  S_WM_VAS: This object controls access to VAS-related functions.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to specific transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on VAS and authorization management in EWM.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to VAS authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the deletion of VAS orders in SAP EWM.