How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH267 - You are not authorized to display schedule categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: You are not authorized to display schedule categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH267 - You are not authorized to display schedule categories ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH267 indicates that a user is not authorized to display schedule categories in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or data for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view schedule categories. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain areas of the SAP TM module.
  
  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 accessing schedule categories.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for schedule categories in SAP TM is typically S_TCODE (Transaction Code) and S_TMS_SCH (Schedule Management).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to schedule categories again to confirm that the authorization error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for details on authorization management and best practices for user role assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCMTMS/SCH267 error message.