How To Fix EPM052 - Restricted result quantity due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Restricted result quantity due to missing authorization

What causes this issue?

Not all KPIs that exist in the system could be displayed due to missing
or restricted authorizations.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The maintenance authorization for KPIs is controlled over the
authorization object <DS:UO.CA_KPIADM>CA_KPIADM</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM052 - Restricted result quantity due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message EPM052, which states "Restricted result quantity due to missing authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate data in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or other SAP modules that involve data access and manipulation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can typically be done by an administrator using transaction