How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC121 - Internet users are not authorized to edit this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 121

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC121 - Internet users are not authorized to edit this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC121 Internet users are not authorized to edit this business document typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to edit a business document (like a transportation order or shipment) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user trying to edit the document does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile.
  User Type: The error specifically mentions "Internet users," which suggests that the user is accessing the system through a web interface (like SAP Fiori or SAP GUI for HTML) and may have limited permissions compared to internal users.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow editing, although this is less likely to trigger this specific error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to editing business documents in SAP TM.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by looking at the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for editing business documents.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure the user has the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that control access to the business documents in SAP TM. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to TM.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  If applicable, verify the status of the document to ensure it is in a state that allows editing. If the document is locked or in a completed state, it may not be editable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in SAP TM for any additional guidance or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in SAP TM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and context of the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.