How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC129 - Internet users are not authorized to subcontract this business doc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Internet users are not authorized to subcontract this business doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC129 - Internet users are not authorized to subcontract this business doc. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC129 Internet users are not authorized to subcontract this business doc. typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when an internet user attempts to perform a subcontracting action on a business document (like a transportation order) without the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorizations to subcontract the business document. This is often the case for users who are set up as internet users in the SAP system.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for subcontracting actions.
  Business Document Settings: The specific business document may have settings that restrict subcontracting actions based on user roles or types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for subcontracting actions.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 subcontracting.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Review Business Document Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the business document to ensure that it allows subcontracting by internet users. This may involve reviewing settings in the Transportation Management module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to user roles or document settings, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management and authorization concepts to understand the specific permissions required for subcontracting.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the user to perform the subcontracting action as intended.