/SCWM/WHSE_AUTH000 - You don't have authorization for warehouse number &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: You don't have authorization for warehouse number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH000 - You don't have authorization for warehouse number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH000 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific warehouse number in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to a warehouse for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object for the specified warehouse number.
  Warehouse Number Not Assigned: The warehouse number may not be assigned to the user’s profile or role.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes access to the warehouse in question.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the warehouse number in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  The relevant authorization object for warehouse management is typically /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the warehouse.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Warehouse to User:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse number is assigned to the user’s profile. This can be done in the role configuration where you can specify which warehouse numbers a user can access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for EWM, particularly /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH, which controls access to warehouse activities.
  User Management: Understanding how user roles and authorizations are managed in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user authorizations and role management in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the warehouse number in SAP EWM.