How To Fix /SCMTMS/COND038 - You are not authorized to transport this condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COND -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to transport this condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND038 - You are not authorized to transport this condition ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND038 indicates that a user is not authorized to transport a specific condition in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to transport the condition. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Transport Request Settings: The transport request may not be properly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the transport request.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned to the correct roles that allow them to perform transport operations in TMS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for TMS operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for TMS transport operations.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is correctly set up and that the user is assigned to it. Check if the transport request is released and can be accessed by the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific authorizations related to TMS and the conditions being transported.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Look for authorization objects related to TMS, such as S_TMS_ADM or other relevant objects that control access to transport management functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization settings for TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SCMTMS/COND038 error.