How To Fix AO159 - You do not have authorization for copying the new version --->

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: You do not have authorization for copying the new version --->

What causes this issue?

You want to copy or assign data to the new version &V1& approval year
&V2& of program type &V3&.
You do not have authorization for this function:
Activity: '79' - Assignment
Approval level: &V4&
Authorization: A_IMA_APS - Authorization for approval levels

System Response

You cannot carry out the function.

How to fix this error?

Check if you selected the correct version.
Check the Customizing settings of approval level &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO159 - You do not have authorization for copying the new version ---> ?

  The SAP error message AO159, which states "You do not have authorization for copying the new version," typically occurs when a user attempts to copy or create a new version of a document or object in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile to perform the copy operation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object type being copied, which require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for copying versions.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide insights into the specific authorizations needed and help adjust the roles accordingly.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the operation again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to version management in SAP include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and specific objects related to the module you are working in (e.g., S_AO_VERS for version management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) for role management and SU01 for user maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the AO159 error in SAP.