How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC118 - You are not authorized to display subcontracting data for this bus. doc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You are not authorized to display subcontracting data for this bus. doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC118 - You are not authorized to display subcontracting data for this bus. doc. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC118 indicates that a user is not authorized to display subcontracting data for a specific business document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or related modules where access control is enforced based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to view subcontracting data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Business Document Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the business document that limit access based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for subcontracting data.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to subcontracting, such as S_ECMG (for managing subcontracting) or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to subcontracting data. Common objects include:
  
  S_ECMG: General authorization for managing subcontracting.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for specific transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to subcontracting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/AC118.