How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF055 - You are not authorized to use decreasing capacities &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to use decreasing capacities &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF055 - You are not authorized to use decreasing capacities &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF055 indicates that a user is not authorized to use decreasing capacities in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to capacity management, but their user profile does not grant them the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform actions related to decreasing capacities in TMS.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing or viewing decreasing capacities.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent the use of certain functionalities within TMS.
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for TMS and specifically for managing capacities.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to TMS include:
  
  S_TMS_AUTH (TMS Authorization)
  S_TMS_CAPACITY (Capacity Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the authorization for decreasing capacities is included.
  
  
  
  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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for TMS and authorization management for detailed information on required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in TMS.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the functionalities they are authorized to use, including any limitations related to capacity management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF055.