How To Fix WME_ARCH700 - You are not authorized to archive in warehouse &1 (auth. object /SCWM/LG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 700

• Message text: You are not authorized to archive in warehouse &1 (auth. object /SCWM/LG)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH700 - You are not authorized to archive in warehouse &1 (auth. object /SCWM/LG) ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH700 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform archiving operations in a specific warehouse. This error is related to the authorization object /SCWM/LG, which is used to control access to various warehouse management functions, including archiving.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to execute an archiving operation in a warehouse for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for archiving in the specified warehouse.
  Incorrect Warehouse Assignment: The user may be trying to access a warehouse that is not assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WME_ARCH700 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for archiving in the specified warehouse.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles. This can be done using transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the relevant role.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab and perform an authorization check.
  Add the necessary authorizations for the object /SCWM/LG related to archiving.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Warehouse Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct warehouse number assigned in their authorization profile. This can be done by including the warehouse number in the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the archiving operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object: /SCWM/LG is specific to SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and controls access to various warehouse management functions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check results.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their fields.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or system administrator for further assistance.