How To Fix /SCMTMS/BUPA002 - You are not authorized to use supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BUPA -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to use supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUPA002 - You are not authorized to use supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUPA002 You are not authorized to use supplier &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified supplier in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error is related to user roles and authorizations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the supplier data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes access to the supplier.
  Supplier Status: The supplier may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to supplier access, such as B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner Group) and B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner Role).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations to access the supplier. This can be done by a system administrator using transaction code PFCG.
  If the user needs access to specific suppliers, ensure that the roles assigned to them include the relevant authorizations.
  
  
  
  Supplier Status:
  
  Verify that the supplier is active and properly configured in the system. You can check this using transaction code BP (Business Partner) to view the supplier's status.
  
  
  
  Organizational Levels:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the supplier. This may involve checking the user’s organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business partners and suppliers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in the context of SAP TMS for a better understanding of how to manage access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/BUPA002.