How To Fix AO204 - No authoriz. for approval level for plan vers. of &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No authoriz. for approval level for plan vers. of &4

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the following function:
Activity: &V2&.
Object type: &V3&.
Object involved: &V4&.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO204 - No authoriz. for approval level for plan vers. of &4 ?

  The SAP error message AO204 ("No authorization for approval level for plan version of &4") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with planning versions and approval processes. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to approve or access a specific planning version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to the approval process for the specified planning version.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version itself may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the approval process, such as C_PSN_AKT (for project system) or C_PLA_VERS (for planning versions).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that cover the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Planning Version Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning version in transaction OPP1 or OPP2 to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user has access to it.
  Verify if there are any specific restrictions or settings that might be preventing access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in the Project System or Controlling modules for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the approval process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to planning versions and approval processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the AO204 error message.
  User Roles: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with business processes and security requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.