How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF078 - You are not authorized to create time-related selection attributes &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You are not authorized to create time-related selection attributes &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF078 - You are not authorized to create time-related selection attributes &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF078 indicates that a user is not authorized to create time-related selection attributes in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create or modify time-related selection attributes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from accessing certain functionalities within the TMS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for creating time-related selection attributes.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to TMS and time-related attributes.
  
  
  
  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 the context in which it occurred so they can assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to TMS and time-related attributes. Common objects might include S_TMS_* or specific objects related to the creation and modification of selection attributes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to TMS and user authorizations for more detailed information on required permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF078.