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Warehouse Number / Storage Type

Definition

With this object you can limit access to warehouse numbers and storage types in the Warehouse Management (WM) system.

An authorization check with this object can only refer to the warehouse number or the warehouse number together with the storage type.

THe warehouse number authorization of a user is checked in all relevant transactions and also in the Reporting functions of the WM system.

The storage type authorization is always activated with the movement type authorization if the storage type addressed in the transfer order is different from the entries in the movement type table in the WM

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system (Customizing).

Defined fields

LGNUM

Warehouse number

LGTYP

Storage type

Example:

The following values have been defined in the authorization object L_LGNUM:

Warehouse number '001' + '003'

Storage type

'021'

With these entries the user is authorized to work with warehouse numbers

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'001', '003' and storage type '021'.

The storage type is checked only

when a transfer order is created (in connection with the movement type authorization check). Otherwise the storage type is not checked (for

example, when a storage bin is created). Return -> Application

Warehouse Management

In the menu option "Authorizations", you set the default values for the authorizations in the Warehouse Management system (WM).

The authorization concept of Warehouse Management guarantees smooth and problem-free organization of warehouse logistics. The following

authorization objects are included in the authorization check in WM:

Warehouse number / storage type

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Movement types WM

Transaction codes WM

Special functions in WM

Note

The following table illustrates how these objects are integrated into the functional process of the WM transactions.

Authorization object

Checks for...

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Warehouse number

Master data

Transfer requirements

Posting change notices

Transfer orders

Physical inventory

Storage/movement type

Creating transfer

orders

Transaction codes

Calling up the respective

transaction

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Special functions

1 WM/PP interface:

Material staging

(call up automatic TO processing)

2 Execution of repair program

(to remove possible data inconsistencies)

Standard Settings

In the standard SAP R/3 System, authorizations are provided for all authorization objects in the application.

You will find both maintenance authorizations and display authorizations

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for authorization objects.

The standard authorizations apply to all organization units.

Activities

1.

Check whether the authorizations that come with the standard SAP R/3 System cover your needs. Proceed as follows:

a)

Choose the object class of the application. A list of the authorization objects in this class is now displayed.

b)

Choose an object. A list of the authorizations for this object is now displayed.

2.

If necessary, create new authorizations to meet your requirements.

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Proceed as follows:

a)

Choose Authorization -> Create.

b)

Enter the authorization and a short text.

c)

Maintain the values of each field one by one.

d)

Save your entries.

e)

Activate the new authorization.

Note

The profile generator lets you create authorizations and profiles.

This function makes it much easier for you to customize your authorizations. You should use this function if you are working in a new

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installation.

The individual configuration steps for the profile generator are described in Customizing under Basis Components - System Administration - Users and Authorizations - Maintain authorizations and profiles using profile generator.

Default settings

The standard SAP R/3 System contains the necessary authorizations for every function.

Actions

1.

Check the standard authorizations.

2.

Create new authorizations if necessary.

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3.

Select the object class "Materials Management - Warehouse Management".

Return -> Application

Create Profiles

Profiles contain authorization objects for defined task areas.

Default settings

In der SAP standard version, the required profile "L_WM_ALL" with all the required authorizations is preset for the component Warehouse Management as follows:

L_BWLVS

Movement types in the WM system

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L_LGNUM

Warehouse numbers and storage types

L_TCODE

Transaction codes in the WM system

L_SFUNC

Special functions in WM

Actions

In accordance with your authorization concept, create the required profiles for the users in the Warehouse Management system. Return -> Application

Movement Type in the Warehouse Management System

Definition

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Via this object, the system checks the authorization for working with a movement type of the Warehouse Management (WM) system.

The movement type authorization check is executed when a transfer order is being created.

Defined fields

LGNUM

Warehouse number

BWLVS

Movement type WM

Example:

In the authorization object "Movement Type in the Warehouse Management System" (technical title "L_BWLVS"), the following values are defined:

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Warehouse number

001

Movement type 101 + 102

With these entries, the user has the authorization for movement types 101 and 102 ( = goods receipts for purchase orders) in warehouse number 001. Return -> Application

Special functions in Warehouse Management

Definition

Via this object it is possible to protect functions in Warehouse Management.

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Currently, the following functions are protected or for limited use:

1.

Call up TO processing immediately (WM/PP interface)

2.

Execute repair programs

Defined fields

L_SFUNC Special functions in Warehouse Management

Example

The following value was defined in L_SFUNC:

Special function "1"

With this entry the user has authorization to call up TO creation

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directly.

This authorization is only required for WM material staging

for the WM/PP interface. Return -> Application

Transaction Codes in the Warehouse Management System

Definition

Using this object, you can limit access to certain Warehouse Management transactions.

All transactions in the WM system begin with the letter L.

If you want

to implement Hazardous Material Management in MM-WM, you must also include the transactions VM01 through VM03 in your authorization concept. The authorization for transaction VM04 is required only in connection with the takeover of hazardous material data from the

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substance database and should not be assigned for usage.

You can have a list of all transaction codes displayed by selecting the following menu options: Tools -> Case -> Development -> Transactions.

Using the function "Find" (search type "Authorization object" and search string "L_TCODE"), you can list the WM transactions.

Defined fields

TCD

Transaction code

Example:

In the authorization object L_TCODE, the following values are defined:

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Transaction LT* + LB*

With these entries, the user has authorizations for transactions that start with the letter combinations LT (transfer order handling) and LB (transfer requirement handling). Return -> Application

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