How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG157 - Error checking S_TMC_DP authorization; missing privileges &1/&2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Error checking S_TMC_DP authorization; missing privileges &1/&2/&3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG157 - Error checking S_TMC_DP authorization; missing privileges &1/&2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG157 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check for the user trying to perform a certain action related to the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. The message specifically states that the user is missing certain privileges associated with the authorization object S_TMC_DP.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object S_TMC_DP is not properly configured or the required fields within this object are not filled in correctly.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the Transportation Management functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Check if the role includes the authorization object S_TMC_DP.
  If the role does not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role to include the required privileges.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Privileges:
  
  If you identify that certain privileges are missing, you can either add them to the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the fields in the authorization object S_TMC_DP are correctly filled out according to the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and the specific authorization object S_TMC_DP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /STMC/CR_MSG157.