How To Fix W#140 - No authorization to delete appointments (warehouse number & door &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 140

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#140 - No authorization to delete appointments (warehouse number & door &) ?

  The SAP error message W#140 "No authorization to delete appointments (warehouse number & door &)" typically indicates that the user attempting to delete an appointment in the SAP system does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in systems with strict access controls, especially in warehouse management scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete appointments in the specified warehouse.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include permissions for the specific warehouse number or door.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for deletion of appointments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for warehouse management, particularly for deleting appointments.
  
  
  
  Modify Role or Create New Role:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects may include W_T301 (Warehouse Management: Authorization for Warehouse) or others related to appointment management.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then test the deletion of appointments again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to warehouse management and appointment handling.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  WE02: IDoc Display (if relevant for appointment management)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete appointments in the SAP system.