How To Fix WM591 - Authorization for current user has errors

WM591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Authorization for current user has errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM591 - Authorization for current user has errors ?

  The SAP error message WM591 ("Authorization for current user has errors") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the Warehouse Management (WM) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform goods movements, stock transfers, or other warehouse-related activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned in their user profile that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Changes: Changes to user roles or profiles that inadvertently remove necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific restrictions on authorization objects that prevent the user from executing certain transactions.
  User Status: The user might be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned