How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN001 - You are not authorized to execute this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN -

• 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_TLOCCHAIN001 - You are not authorized to execute this function ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN001 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific function within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. 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 access the specific function or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to the function they are trying to execute.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or there may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain functions.
  
  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 they include the necessary authorizations for the function in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the function that is being accessed. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the 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 issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SAP TM functions include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific TM-related objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization requirements for specific transactions in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN001.