How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 - Optimizer not called; authorization check failed

/SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Optimizer not called; authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 - Optimizer not called; authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_BGD013 Optimizer not called; authorization check failed typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the optimizer function in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error can occur when a user attempts to run the optimizer for planning transportation but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the optimizer functionality.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the optimizer may not be included in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization profiles or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the optimizer functions in TMS.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to the optimizer. Common authorization objects for TMS include:
  S_TMS_AUTH (Transportation Management