How To Fix /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 - No authorization to use material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MATERIAL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization to use material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 - No authorization to use material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MATERIAL001 No authorization to use material &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or use the specified material in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify transportation requests, shipments, or other related documents that involve the specified material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the material in question. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts its use (e.g., blocked for certain transactions).
  Plant or Storage Location Restrictions: The user may not have access to the plant or storage location associated with the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object