How To Fix VO019 - You are not authorized to work with picking waves

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to work with picking waves

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO019 - You are not authorized to work with picking waves ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO019 - You are not authorized to work with picking waves
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform activities related to picking waves in the SAP system. Picking waves are part of the Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes, and access to these functions is controlled by specific authorization objects and roles.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Picking waves are used to group warehouse orders for picking in a warehouse.
  To create, change, or process picking waves, users must have the appropriate authorizations.
  The error indicates that the user’s assigned roles or profiles do not include the required authorization objects or values to work with picking waves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the missing authorizations.
  This will show which authorization object(s) the user lacks.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to picking waves include:
  
  L_WAVE_VC (Wave Control)
  L_WAVE (Wave)
  L_WAVE_TP (Wave Type)
  L_WAVE_STA (Wave Status)
  
  
  In EWM, authorizations might be controlled via different objects like /SCWM/WO (Warehouse Order), /SCWM/WAVE (Wave), etc.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  Assign or update the user’s roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Roles related to warehouse management or logistics execution usually contain these authorizations.
  If custom roles are used, ensure they include the required authorization objects with the correct activity (e.g., display, change, create).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, forward the SU53 output and the requirement to your SAP security or BASIS team.
  They can analyze and update the user’s roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test After Role Update:
  
  After the roles are updated, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the picking wave transaction to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions related to picking waves:
  
  /SCWM/WAVE – Wave Management in EWM
  LT21 – Create Picking Wave (in WM)
  LT22 – Change Picking Wave
  LT23 – Display Picking Wave
  
  
  
  Authorization Maintenance:
  
  Use PFCG to maintain roles and check authorization objects.
  Use SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to picking wave authorizations.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing authorization to work with picking waves.
  Solution: Identify missing authorization via SU53, then assign or update roles to include required authorization objects related to picking waves.
  Next Steps: Coordinate with SAP security team if needed, and verify after role update.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, I can help identify the precise authorization objects or roles needed.