How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF059 - You are not authorized to use costs function settings &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You are not authorized to use costs function settings &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF059 - You are not authorized to use costs function settings &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF059 indicates that a user is not authorized to access the cost function settings in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user tries to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to cost settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. The user does not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the cost function settings in the TMS module.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for TMS cost functions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization object related to TMS cost settings is S_TMS_AUTH. Ensure that the user has the appropriate values assigned to this object.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 for cost function settings.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the user can now access the cost function settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization management concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Review the TMS documentation to understand the specific functions and settings related to costs that may require authorization.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.