How To Fix PDS_MAINT011 - Missing authorization - not all selected PDS will be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDS_MAINT - Messages for PDS Maintenance

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Missing authorization - not all selected PDS will be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDS_MAINT011 - Missing authorization - not all selected PDS will be displayed ?

  The SAP error message PDS_MAINT011 indicates that a user lacks the necessary authorizations to view or maintain certain Process Design Structures (PDS) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) environments.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to access specific PDS objects. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the PDS.
  Authorization Objects: The user may lack the necessary authorizations defined in the relevant authorization objects related to PDS maintenance.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions to view or edit certain PDS.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary roles for PDS maintenance.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are missing and need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user ID.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to PDS include C_APO_PDS and C_APO_PDS_MAINT.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PDS: For maintaining PDS.
  CIF: For checking integration with other SAP systems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and PDS maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PDS_MAINT011 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the PDS they need to work with.