How To Fix WM087 - Technical error during AUTHORITY CHECK, RC = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Technical error during AUTHORITY CHECK, RC = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM087 - Technical error during AUTHORITY CHECK, RC = & ?

  The SAP error message WM087, which states "Technical error during AUTHORITY CHECK, RC = &", typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization checks in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. The "RC =" part of the message usually provides a return code that can give more insight into the specific issue.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are trying to execute in the WM module.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the Warehouse Management system or the related authorization objects.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user might be missing specific roles or profiles that grant access to the required transactions or data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which authorization object is causing the issue.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for the WM transactions being executed. Common objects include S_WM (Warehouse Management) and S_TCODE (Transaction Codes).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check for any recent changes in configuration that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches for known bugs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details, return code, and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Return Codes: The return code (RC) can provide specific information about the nature of the error. Common return codes include:
  
  0: No error.
  4: Authorization check failed.
  Other codes may indicate different types of issues.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Warehouse Management and authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the WM087 error in your SAP system.