How To Fix W#138 - No authorization to display appointments (warehouse number & door &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No authorization to display appointments (warehouse number & door &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#138 - No authorization to display appointments (warehouse number & door &) ?

  The SAP error message W#138 "No authorization to display appointments (warehouse number & door &)" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage appointments related to a specific warehouse and door in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where access control is strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the appointment data for the specified warehouse and door.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the authorization settings for the warehouse management module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to warehouse management and appointment display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., W_T301, W_T302, etc.) that control access to warehouse management functions. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific warehouse and door.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test to see if the user can now access the appointments.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in warehouse management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W#138 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to display appointments in the SAP system.