How To Fix /KJCH1/CH01013 - You are not authorized for using the reference route (route type=2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /KJCH1/CH01 -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are not authorized for using the reference route (route type=2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /KJCH1/CH01013 - You are not authorized for using the reference route (route type=2). ?

  The SAP error message /KJCH1/CH01013 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific reference route, which is categorized as a route type 2. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's logistics or transportation management modules, where routes are defined for planning and execution purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified reference route. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Route Configuration: The reference route may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary roles that include access to the route.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the reference route.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for using the reference route.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to route management.
  
  
  
  Check Route Configuration:
  
  Verify that the reference route exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings for routes.
  Ensure that the route is active and assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or configurations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to route management may include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific objects related to logistics and transportation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and route configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SU01 (for user maintenance), and PFCG (for role maintenance).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.