How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC119 - Internet users are not authorized to create this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 119

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC119 - Internet users are not authorized to create this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC119 Internet users are not authorized to create this business document typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to create a business document (like a transportation request, shipment, etc.) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the document does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile. This is common for users who are categorized as "Internet users" or external users who may have limited access rights.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating the specific business document in question.
  User Type: The system may differentiate between internal and external users, and external users may have restricted access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating the business document.
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects related to the business document creation. This may involve checking the authorization objects associated with the /SCMTMS/ namespace.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their role assignments or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the document creation process again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects related to Transportation Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to create the necessary business documents in SAP TM.