How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF071 - You are not authorized to use planning profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 071

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF071 - You are not authorized to use planning profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF071 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific planning profile in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or execute a function that requires specific authorizations related to planning profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified planning profile.
  Profile Configuration: The planning profile may not be correctly configured or may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the planning profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the planning profile.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to planning profiles, such as /SCMTMS/TS_PROF or similar.
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Profile:
  
  Ensure that the planning profile in question is correctly assigned to the user’s role. This can be done in transaction PFCG by editing the role and adding the relevant planning profile.
  
  
  
  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, 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 is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP TM that pertain to planning profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP TM.
  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 additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the planning profile in SAP TM.