How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC008 - Exception occured during authority check for query &1 of node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Exception occured during authority check for query &1 of node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC008 - Exception occured during authority check for query &1 of node &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC008 Exception occurred during authority check for query &1 of node &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with user authorizations when trying to access a specific query related to the Transportation Management System (TMS) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the query specified in the error message. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects related to the TMS queries.
  Changes in Roles: If there have been recent changes to user roles or authorizations, it may have inadvertently removed access to certain queries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for TMS queries are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to add the necessary roles or adjust the existing roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to TMS include S_TMS_* objects, which control access to various TMS functionalities.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the query again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for TMS, such as S_TMS_TCODE for transaction codes and S_TMS_QUERY for specific queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in TMS.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.