How To Fix /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD001 - You are not authorized to read EH&S dangerous goods master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to read EH&S dangerous goods master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD001 - You are not authorized to read EH&S dangerous goods master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD001 indicates that a user is not authorized to read the EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) dangerous goods master data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to access dangerous goods information but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access EH&S dangerous goods master data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing EH&S data.
  Missing Authorizations: Specific authorization objects related to EH&S and dangerous goods may not be included in the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing EH&S dangerous goods master data.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to EH&S include:
  
  EHS_DG_MA (for dangerous goods master data)
  EHS_DG_MA_READ (for read access to dangerous goods master data)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on EH&S and authorization management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to EH&S authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD001.