How To Fix STMS_BS_PLUGIN021 - You are not authorized to perform action &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STMS_BS_PLUGIN - cCTS Bootstrapper: Bootstrapper Message Class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform action &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STMS_BS_PLUGIN021 - You are not authorized to perform action &1 ?

  The SAP error message STMS_BS_PLUGIN021 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action in the Transport Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transport-related action (like importing a transport request) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to perform the action.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for TMS actions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to TMS functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for TMS actions. Common roles that may be required include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for testing purposes, not recommended for production)
  Specific roles related to transport management (e.g., SAP_TMS_ADMIN, SAP_TMS_USER).
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user needs specific authorizations, you may need to modify their existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP Basis team or security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to TMS include S_TRANSPRT (Transport Management) and S_TMS_ADM (TMS Administration).
  Transport Management System (TMS): TMS is a tool in SAP that manages the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and TMS configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STMS_BS_PLUGIN021 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required actions in the Transport Management System.