How To Fix /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD004 - You are not authorized to create EH&S dangerous goods master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD -

• Message number: 004

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD004 - You are not authorized to create EH&S dangerous goods master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD004 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) dangerous goods master data. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit the creation of dangerous goods master data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for EH&S functionalities.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions for the EH&S module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include the necessary authorizations for EH&S and dangerous goods management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization objects related to EH&S dangerous goods master data creation should be checked. Common authorization objects include:
  
  EHS_DG_MA (for dangerous goods master data)
  EHS_DG_MA_ACT (for actions on dangerous goods master data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the creation of dangerous goods master data again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on EH&S and dangerous goods management for a better understanding of the required authorizations and processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  EHS_DG_MA for managing dangerous goods master data.
  SU53 to analyze authorization failures after encountering the error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the creation of EH&S dangerous goods master data in SAP.