How To Fix /SCMB/LSO122 - Optimizer communication not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LSO -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Optimizer communication not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LSO122 - Optimizer communication not authorized ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LSO122 Optimizer communication not authorized typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there are issues related to authorization for the optimizer communication. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to execute the optimizer functions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the optimizer does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the optimizer functions.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the optimizer may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the optimizer functions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add them to the user's role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to SCM and optimizer functions include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_SCMB_OPTIMIZER (Specific to SCM Optimizer)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the optimizer again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to SCM and the optimizer.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMB/LSO122 Optimizer communication not authorized error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required actions in SAP SCM.