How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF086 - You are not authorized to create geographical selection attributes &1

/SCMTMS/TS_PROF086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You are not authorized to create geographical selection attributes &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF086 - You are not authorized to create geographical selection attributes &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF086 indicates that a user is not authorized to create geographical selection attributes in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify geographical selection attributes, which are used in various transportation management processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating geographical selection attributes.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If