How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES283 - You are not authorized to change profile and layout sets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 283

• Message text: You are not authorized to change profile and layout sets

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES283 - You are not authorized to change profile and layout sets ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES283 indicates that a user is not authorized to change profile and layout sets in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify settings or configurations for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to change profile and layout settings.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Profile Restrictions: The specific profile or layout set may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for changing profile and layout sets.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization