How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG158 - Error checking S_TMC_TM authorization; missing privileges &1/&2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 158

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG158 - Error checking S_TMC_TM authorization; missing privileges &1/&2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG158 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to the S_TMC_TM authorization object. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system that requires specific privileges, but those privileges are not granted to the user’s role or profile.
  Cause:
  The error message specifically states that the user is missing certain privileges, which are represented by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4. These placeholders usually correspond to specific authorization fields that are required for the action the user is trying to perform. The missing privileges could be due to:
  
  Insufficient Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  Missing Authorizations: The roles assigned to the user do not contain the necessary authorizations for the specific action.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object S_TMC_TM may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary roles that provide access to the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This transaction will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations for the S_TMC_TM object.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the production environment if you are working in a development or quality system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, ask the user to log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Perform the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that the necessary authorizations are now in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and functions. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the /STMC/CR_MSG158 error.