How To Fix WTADDI217 - You are not authorized to use the additionals monitor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You are not authorized to use the additionals monitor

What causes this issue?

In the additionals monitor you are attempting to change data or
generate additionals IDocs or follow-on purchase orders. You require
special authorizations for these actions.

System Response

You cannot carry out the action you are attempting because you are not
authorized to do so.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administration to provide you with the relevant
authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI217 - You are not authorized to use the additionals monitor ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTADDI217 - You are not authorized to use the additionals monitor
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or use the "Additionals Monitor" functionality in SAP. The Additionals Monitor is typically part of the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules, and access to it is controlled via specific authorization objects and roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Identify the authorization object(s) controlling access to the Additionals Monitor. Common authorization objects related to warehouse monitoring might include:
  
  L_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_WM_MON (Warehouse Monitor)
  S_WM_ADDI (Additionals Monitor specific authorizations, if applicable)
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Roles:
  
  Assign the appropriate role(s) that include the necessary authorization objects and values to the user.
  Roles related to warehouse monitoring or additionals monitor should be checked and assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Code Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization for the transaction code used to access the Additionals Monitor (e.g., /SCWM/ADDI or similar).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, request your SAP security team to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  The Additionals Monitor might be accessed via specific transaction codes depending on your SAP system version and module (e.g., /SCWM/ADDI in EWM).
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WM_MON - Warehouse Monitor authorizations.
  S_WM_ADDI - Specific to Additionals Monitor (if available).
  S_TCODE - Authorization for transaction codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes & Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues in Warehouse Management or EWM.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation for the Additionals Monitor and related authorization setup.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WTADDI217 indicates a missing authorization for the Additionals Monitor. To resolve it, ensure the user has the correct roles and authorizations assigned, particularly those related to warehouse monitoring and the specific transaction code used to access the Additionals Monitor.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction code or module version, I can help you identify the precise authorization objects and roles needed.