How To Fix /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO009 - You are not authorized to display the planning scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the planning scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO009 - You are not authorized to display the planning scope ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display the planning scope in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar planning applications where specific authorizations are required to access certain data or functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the planning scope does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the planning scope.
  Planning Scope Settings: The planning scope itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from viewing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the planning scope.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to planning scope access (e.g., /PLMI/RTG).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Scope Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning scope to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to planning scopes in SAP IBP or the specific module you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to user authorizations and planning scope management for more detailed instructions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO009.