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 related to TM and PLS include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific TM-related objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes access to the PLS Management application.
  If the role exists but lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to SAP TM and PLS Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems in TM.
  Training: Ensure that users have received adequate training on the PLS Management application and understand the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access the PLS Management application in SAP TM.