How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC122 - Internet users are not authorized to copy this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 122

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC122 - Internet users are not authorized to copy this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC122 Internet users are not authorized to copy this business document typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to copy or access a business document (like a transportation order or shipment) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile. This is common for internet users or external users who may have limited access rights.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for copying or accessing specific business documents in the TM module.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent copying by users with specific roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for copying business documents in TM.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the business documents in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SAP TM include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific TM-related objects that control access to business documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/AC122.