How To Fix /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH001 - You don't have authorization to view warehouse number &1 and product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You don't have authorization to view warehouse number &1 and product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH001 - You don't have authorization to view warehouse number &1 and product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view a specific warehouse number and product combination in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This is a common issue related to user roles and authorizations in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified warehouse number and product.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to warehouse management activities are not properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the warehouse and product in question.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain warehouses or products based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and check the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the warehouse and product.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for warehouse management in EWM include:
  
  S_WM_WAREHOUSE: for warehouse number access.
  S_WM_PRODUCT: for product access.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to authorization issues in EWM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management in EWM for best practices.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH001.