How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC109 - You are not authorized to create this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: You are not authorized to create this business document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC109 - You are not authorized to create this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC109 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a specific business document in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user attempting to perform the action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects or roles assigned to create the business document in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for creating the specific business document.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects required for the business document creation. This can typically be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Common authorization objects for TMS include S_TMS_* objects, which control access to various TMS functionalities.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the creation of the business document again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in TMS.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or specific TMS documentation for details on authorization requirements for different business documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks and understand what is missing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/AC109.