How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF051 - You are not authorized to use capacity selection settings &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You are not authorized to use capacity selection settings &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF051 - You are not authorized to use capacity selection settings &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF051 indicates that a user is not authorized to use the specified capacity selection settings in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or utilize certain functionalities related to capacity selection that they do not have permission for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified capacity selection settings.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the TMS functionalities.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for capacity selection.
  
  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 Authorization Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for TMS and capacity selection.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  If the user is not assigned to the correct roles, you may need to assign them to roles that have the required authorizations for capacity selection settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  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 error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user details.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and TMS configuration for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF051.