How To Fix TBA1016 - Error while processing DCS &1; action &2 is not permitted

TBA1016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TBA1 - Messages for Treasury Basis Objects

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error while processing DCS &1; action &2 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TBA1016 - Error while processing DCS &1; action &2 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message TBA1016, which states "Error while processing DCS &1; action &2 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) or SAP Event Management (EM) modules. This error indicates that a specific action you are trying to perform on a Delivery Control System (DCS) document is not allowed due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the DCS document.
  Document Status: The status of the DCS document may not allow the requested action. For example, if the document is already completed or in a locked state, certain actions may be restricted.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain actions based on business rules or processes.
  Incorrect Action: The action being attempted may not be valid for the specific type of DCS document being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that