How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL203 - You are not authorized to delete allocation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 203

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL203 - You are not authorized to delete allocation &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL203 You are not authorized to delete allocation &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific allocation in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error is related to authorization checks that are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions, such as deleting allocations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the allocation does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action of deleting allocations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the specific allocation object that the user is trying to delete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the Transportation Management System, particularly those that govern allocation management.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to allocation deletion.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TMS_ADM (for TMS administration)
  S_TMS_ALLOC (for allocation management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s role to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to delete the allocation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and the specific authorization objects related to TMS to understand the permissions required for various actions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors in TMS.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete the allocation in SAP TMS.