How To Fix RTST_TP038 - You are not authorized to submit a transfer for receiving site "&1".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTST_TP - Messages of Fiori App Transfer Products

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to submit a transfer for receiving site "&1".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTST_TP038 - You are not authorized to submit a transfer for receiving site "&1". ?

  The SAP error message RTST_TP038 indicates that a user is not authorized to submit a transfer for a specific receiving site. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when a user attempts to perform a transfer posting or goods movement for a site where they lack the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform transfer postings for the specified receiving site. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from performing actions at particular sites.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary roles that include permissions for the receiving site.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the receiving site.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units and activities related to the transfer posting.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the specific authorizations needed and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the system that might restrict access to the receiving site. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Inventory Management, Warehouse Management).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the transfer posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Authorization Objects
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Master Authorization
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Movement Authorization
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations related to inventory management and transfer postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RTST_TP038 error.