How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 - Optimizer not called; authorization check failed

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Optimizer not called; authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 - Optimizer not called; authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 Optimizer not called; authorization check failed typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the optimizer function in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error can occur when a user attempts to run the optimizer for planning transportation but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the optimizer functionality.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the optimizer may not be included in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization profiles or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the optimizer functions in TMS.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to the optimizer. Common authorization objects for TMS include:
  
  S_TMS_AUTH (Transportation Management Authorization)
  S_TMS_OPT (Optimizer Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the optimizer.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to run the optimizer again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check failure. This transaction can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to TMS and the optimizer.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully call the optimizer in SAP TMS.