/SCWM/WHSE_AUTH002 - You don't have authorization to edit warehouse number &1 and product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH -

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH002 - You don't have authorization to edit warehouse number &1 and product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a specific warehouse number and product combination in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires permissions they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified warehouse number and product.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be correctly configured to allow access to the warehouse or product in question.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may restrict access based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  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 they include the necessary authorizations for the warehouse and product.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Common authorization objects for warehouse management include:
  
  W_T301 (Warehouse Management: Authorization for Warehouse)
  W_T302 (Warehouse Management: Authorization for Product)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in EWM.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage warehouse operations and the importance of proper authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCWM/WHSE_AUTH002.