How To Fix AUTHORITY061 - User &1 is not authorized to use composite forecasting profile &2


AUTHORITY061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: User &1 is not authorized to use composite forecasting profile &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY061 - User &1 is not authorized to use composite forecasting profile &2 ?
    The SAP error message AUTHORITY061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use a specific composite forecasting profile. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or execute a function that requires specific authorizations.
    
    Cause: The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons: Missing Authorization: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that grants access to the composite forecasting profile. Profile Restrictions: The composite forecasting profile may have been restricted to certain user roles or groups, and the user does not belong to those roles. User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions for accessing the forecasting profile.
    Solution: To resolve the AUTHORITY061 error, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the

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