How To Fix TPM_CTY061 - No authorization to edit commodity prices for DCS &1 and MIC &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_CTY - Message class for Commodities

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No authorization to edit commodity prices for DCS &1 and MIC &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_CTY061 - No authorization to edit commodity prices for DCS &1 and MIC &2 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_CTY061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit commodity prices for a specific DCS (Data Collection System) and MIC (Market Information Code). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Commodity Management or similar modules where commodity pricing is managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to edit the commodity prices does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain commodities or pricing information based on user roles.
  Data Locking: The commodity prices might be locked for editing due to ongoing processes or transactions that are currently being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit commodity prices.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This can provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Permissions:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and S_COMMODITY (Commodity Management).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to commodity management to ensure that there are no restrictions placed on the editing of commodity prices for the specified DCS and MIC.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in the customizing transactions (like SPRO) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  Investigate if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the commodity prices. This can include background jobs or other transactions that are currently in progress.
  If necessary, wait for these processes to complete or consult with the relevant team to unlock the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to commodity management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to TPM_CTY061 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for managing commodity prices effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully edit commodity prices in SAP.