How To Fix /SCMB/SC_CAL501 - You are not authorized to add a calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SC_CAL -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: You are not authorized to add a calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SC_CAL501 - You are not authorized to add a calendar ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SC_CAL501 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to add a calendar in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify a calendar but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to create or modify calendars in the SCM module.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to calendar management may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for calendar management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to calendar management. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_SCMB_CALENDAR: Specific authorization for calendar management in SCM
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions.
  Creating a custom role that includes the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to calendar management in SCM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/SC_CALENDAR for calendar management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and permissions required for calendar management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.