How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON020 - You are not authorized to change the TM STAD trace status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the TM STAD trace status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON020 - You are not authorized to change the TM STAD trace status ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON020 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the Transportation Management (TM) STAD trace status. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to modify trace settings or statuses without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to change the trace status in the TM system. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict certain users from making changes to trace statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations related to TM and STAD trace management. This may involve checking for specific authorization objects related to TM.
  
  
  
  Modify 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. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and any specific TM-related authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to change the TM STAD trace status again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SAP TM include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and specific TM-related objects like S_SCMTMS_*.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TRACE for managing traces in TM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and TM trace settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCMTMS/COMMON020 error message.