How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF087 - You are not authorized to use geographical selection attributes &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 087

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF087 - You are not authorized to use geographical selection attributes &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF087 indicates that a user is not authorized to use geographical selection attributes in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or utilize certain geographical data or attributes that they do not have permission to use.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the geographical selection attributes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific geographical attributes.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects related to geographical selection may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary authorizations for the geographical selection attributes.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Add Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the following authorization objects are included in the user’s roles:
  
  /SCMTMS/GEOGRAPHY (or similar objects related to geographical data).
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to identify the specific authorization objects required for geographical selection.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, 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 message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the specific geographical selection attributes and their associated authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF087.