How To Fix MDS_PPO008 - You are not authorized to start individual synchronization

MDS_PPO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_PPO - Miniplatform: Initial Load (PPO Part)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to start individual synchronization

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to start an individual synchronization process.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the user has been assigned the required authorizations
(authorization object <DS:UO.MDS_LOAD>MDS_LOAD</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_PPO008 - You are not authorized to start individual synchronization ?

  The SAP error message MDS_PPO008 indicates that a user is not authorized to start individual synchronization in the Master Data Synchronization (MDS) process. This error typically arises in environments where data synchronization is managed through the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar systems.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user attempting to initiate the synchronization process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the synchronization task.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for synchronization actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDS_PPO008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has