How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES279 - You are not authorized to use the PLS Management application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You are not authorized to use the PLS Management application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES279 - You are not authorized to use the PLS Management application ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES279 indicates that a user is not authorized to access the PLS (Planning and Logistics Solutions) Management application within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user role.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the PLS Management application.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the PLS Management functionalities.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that are preventing access.
  
  
  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 the role containing the necessary authorizations for PLS Management is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects