How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND001 - You are not authorized to execute this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND001 - You are not authorized to execute this function ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND001 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific function within the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction or function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the function.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the function may not be properly configured or may be missing for the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for executing the function are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the function. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the function again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on the /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND001 function and its authorization requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND001.