How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC016 - Save rejected because of missing authority to save instances of node &1

/SCMTMS/AC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Save rejected because of missing authority to save instances of node &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC016 - Save rejected because of missing authority to save instances of node &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC016 Save rejected because of missing authority to save instances of node &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to save or modify instances of a specific node in the TMS configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to save the instance does not have the required authorization object or permissions assigned to their user profile.
  Node-Specific Restrictions: The node referenced in the error message may have specific restrictions or settings that require additional authorizations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to the TMS.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to TMS, such as /SCMTMS/*, and ensure that the user has