How To Fix ATP_SUP_LOGIC040 - No authorization for supply protection object &1 with characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_SUP_LOGIC - Messages for ATP Supply Protection Logic

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No authorization for supply protection object &1 with characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC040 - No authorization for supply protection object &1 with characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC040 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for a specific supply protection object associated with a characteristic in the Advanced Planning (ATP) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or manipulate supply protection data without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the supply protection object defined in the system.
  Missing Roles: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific characteristic or supply protection object.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the supply protection objects or characteristics that are causing the authorization check to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the supply protection object and characteristic are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the supply protection object and characteristic.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the supply protection objects and characteristics in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the supply protection objects are properly defined and that the characteristics are correctly assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: You may need to look into specific authorization objects related to ATP and supply protection, such as S_ATP or others that may be relevant to your organization’s configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on supply protection and authorization management in the context of ATP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.