How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_EXPL015 - No authorization for explanation tool (display)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_EXPL -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization for explanation tool (display)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_EXPL015 - No authorization for explanation tool (display) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_EXPL015 No authorization for explanation tool (display) typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the explanation tool in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This tool is often used to provide insights or explanations regarding planning and execution processes within TMS.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the explanation tool.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the explanation tool.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has been assigned a role that includes access to the explanation tool.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to TMS include:
  
  /SCMTMS/* (for various TMS functionalities)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  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 functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in TMS.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to TMS and authorization management to understand the required roles and authorizations better.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to request access or understand the authorization model in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the explanation tool in SAP TMS.