How To Fix APO_BAPI116 - No authorization for planning book called &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No authorization for planning book called &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI116 - No authorization for planning book called &1 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI116 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific planning book in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires access to a planning book for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific planning book.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the planning book.
  Planning Book Configuration: The planning book may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the planning book. This can be done by a system administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  Roles can be modified using transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the planning book.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on user access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can help identify the necessary authorizations based on the planning book's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the access to the planning book again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for planning books in APO typically include S_APO_PLN (for planning book access) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on authorization management in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the planning book in SAP APO.