How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC116 - You are not authorized to declare customs for this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You are not authorized to declare customs for this business document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC116 - You are not authorized to declare customs for this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC116 indicates that a user is not authorized to declare customs for a specific business document in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to customs declarations without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform customs declaration activities.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes customs declaration capabilities.
  Business Document Restrictions: The specific business document may have restrictions that prevent certain users from declaring customs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include customs declaration authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to customs declarations (e.g., /SCMTMS/AC).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure proper role configuration.
  
  
  
  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 support notes related to authorization issues in SAP TMS for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  /SCMTMS/AC - This object is typically related to customs activities in SAP TMS.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in TMS.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.