How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON161 - No authorization to open file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No authorization to open file &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON161 - No authorization to open file & ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON161 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to open a specific file. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or related modules where file access is required.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the file. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may not be accessible due to system settings or restrictions.
  File Ownership: The file may be owned by another user or may have restricted access settings that prevent the current user from opening it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to file access. Common authorization objects include S_DATA or specific authorization objects related to the application being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles and permissions accordingly.
  You may need to add the user to a role that has the required access or create a custom role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path and Access:
  
  Check the file path specified in the error message to ensure it is correct and accessible.
  Ensure that the file is not locked or restricted by other users or system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and file access, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP that pertain to file access and data handling.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/COMMON161 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.