How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION121 - User &1 is not authorized to send confirmations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to send confirmations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION121 - User &1 is not authorized to send confirmations ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION121 User &1 is not authorized to send confirmations
  typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user tries to send or post a goods movement confirmation but lacks the necessary authorization.
  
  Cause
  
  The user attempting to send the confirmation does not have the required authorization object(s) assigned.
  Specifically, the user is missing authorization to perform confirmation activities in the warehouse management system.
  This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary authorizations for transaction codes or functions related to confirmation posting.
  In EWM, this might relate to missing authorizations for confirmation transactions or functions such as /SCWM/CONF or related authorization objects.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction SU01 to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction SUIM to analyze the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to WM/EWM confirmations include:
  
  L_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  S_WM_CONF (Warehouse confirmation)
  /SCWM/CONF (EWM confirmation)
  S_WM_LIC (Warehouse license)
  
  
  Check which authorization objects are required for the confirmation transaction or function the user is trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  Add the necessary authorization objects and values to the user's roles.
  Ensure the user has authorization for the relevant warehouse number, movement types, and confirmation activities.
  Transport the updated roles to the production system if changes are made in development or quality systems.
  
  
  
  Test the Authorization:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user retry the confirmation process.
  Confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WM confirmation transactions like LT12, LT21, or EWM confirmation transactions like /SCWM/CONF.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WM_CONF – Controls confirmation activities in WM.
  /SCWM/CONF – Controls confirmation activities in EWM.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues in WM/EWM confirmations.
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to maintain and assign roles.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If authorization issues persist, use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to analyze missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to send confirmations in WM/EWM.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign required authorization objects and roles to the user for confirmation activities.
  
  
  Check
  User roles (SU01), authorization analysis (SUIM), missing authorizations (SU53).
  
  
  Objects
  S_WM_CONF, /SCWM/CONF, L_TCODE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, I can help identify the precise authorization objects or roles needed.