How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL202 - You are not authorized to create allocation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: You are not authorized to create allocation &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL202 - You are not authorized to create allocation &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL202 You are not authorized to create allocation &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create an allocation in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a transportation allocation or when performing related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for creating allocations in TMS.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to TMS might not be included in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for TMS allocations. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TMS_AUTH (for TMS-specific authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the allocation creation process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in TMS.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TAL202.