How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND246 - You are not authorized to execute this action for the tendering profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this action for the tendering profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND246 - You are not authorized to execute this action for the tendering profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND246 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific action related to a tendering profile in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the tendering profile.
  Profile Configuration: The tendering profile may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the tendering profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the tendering profile.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the tendering profile. The relevant authorization objects may include /SCMTMS/TEND or similar.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects related to transportation management and tendering profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /SCMTMS/TEND246 error message.