How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES687 - Transport request &1 cannot be selected; no authorization or other reason

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Transport request &1 cannot be selected; no authorization or other reason

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES687 - Transport request &1 cannot be selected; no authorization or other reason ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES687 indicates that a transport request cannot be selected due to a lack of authorization or other reasons. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) when a user attempts to access or select a transport request that they do not have the necessary permissions for.
  Causes:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the transport request. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow it to be selected (e.g., it might be released or in a different state).
  Transport Request Ownership: The transport request may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to access it.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in TMS that restrict access to certain transport requests based on user roles or other criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for transport management (e.g., S_TRANSPRT for transport requests).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request Status:
  
  Check the status of the transport request using transaction SE09 or SE10. Ensure that the request is in a selectable state (e.g., not released or locked).
  
  
  
  Change Ownership:
  
  If the transport request is owned by another user, you may need to either have that user grant access or change the ownership of the transport request if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check the transport request settings and user authorizations in more detail.
  
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Review the TMS configuration to ensure that there are no restrictions in place that would prevent the user from accessing the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TRANSPRT: Authorization for transport requests.
  S_USER_AUTH: General user authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on transport management and authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.