How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF063 - You are not authorized to use planning cost settings &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You are not authorized to use planning cost settings &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF063 - You are not authorized to use planning cost settings &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF063 indicates that a user is not authorized to use the planning cost settings associated with a specific configuration or profile in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify planning cost settings without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the planning cost settings.
  Profile Configuration: The planning cost settings may be linked to a specific profile that the user is not authorized to use.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function related to planning cost settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to the planning cost settings, such as /SCMTMS/PLANNING_COST or similar objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for accessing planning cost settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and details about what you were trying to do when the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP TM that pertain to planning and cost settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management in SAP TM for more detailed guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU10 (Mass User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF063.