How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION159 - You do not have authorization for planning round &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 159

• Message text: You do not have authorization for planning round &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION159 - You do not have authorization for planning round &1 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION159 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific planning round in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or similar planning applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to access the planning round does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Incorrect Planning Round: The planning round specified may not exist or may not be accessible to the user due to restrictions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the planning round.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Check the authorizations assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the planning round in question.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Round Settings:
  
  Verify that the planning round exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the planning round is active and that the user has been granted access to it.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the planning round.
  Roles may need to be adjusted to include specific authorizations related to planning rounds.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test access to the planning round again to confirm that the user can now access it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to planning rounds. Common objects include S_BPC (for BPC) or other specific objects related to planning.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BPC or the specific planning application being used to understand the authorization model and how planning rounds are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.