How To Fix WSTI_CALC069 - You do not have authorization to calculate the book inventory

WSTI_CALC069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 069

• Message text: You do not have authorization to calculate the book inventory

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  Error Message
  WSTI_CALC069
  You do not have authorization to calculate the book inventory.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to perform the book inventory calculation in SAP does not have the required authorization. The authorization check fails when the system verifies if the user has the necessary permissions to execute the inventory calculation transaction or function.
  In SAP, inventory calculations (especially in Warehouse Management or Inventory Management modules) are protected by specific authorization objects to ensure only authorized personnel can perform these sensitive operations.
  
  Typical Scenarios
  
  User tries to run inventory calculation transaction (e.g., in Warehouse Management or Inventory Management).
  User lacks the required authorization object or the correct activity within that object.
  Authorization profile assigned to the user is incomplete or missing relevant permissions.
  
  
  Authorization Objects Involved
  Common authorization objects related to inventory calculation include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK – Material Master: