How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF072 - You are not authorized to edit planning profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 072

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF072 - You are not authorized to edit planning profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF072 indicates that a user is attempting to edit a planning profile in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in scenarios where user roles and authorizations are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to edit the specified planning profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for editing planning profiles.
  Profile Locking: The planning profile might be locked or restricted for editing by certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects for editing planning profiles in SAP TM may include /SCMTMS/TS_PROF or similar objects. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  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 details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning profile itself is not set to be editable only by certain roles. Check the configuration settings for the planning profile in the SAP TM customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Test the editing functionality again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to SAP TM and planning profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems in SAP TM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF072.