How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF088 - You are not authorized to edit geographical selection attributes &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 088

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF088 - You are not authorized to edit geographical selection attributes &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF088 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit geographical selection attributes in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify settings or attributes related to geographical selections, such as regions, countries, or other location-based data, but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to edit geographical selection attributes.
  Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the specific transaction or data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for editing geographical attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for editing geographical selection attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to geographical selection attributes. Common objects may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific TMS-related objects.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  If you are an administrator, you can do this through transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  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 TMS to understand the specific authorizations required for managing geographical selection attributes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PROF for managing profiles and authorizations in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF088.