How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG159 - No authorization to process templates due to current client setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No authorization to process templates due to current client setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG159 - No authorization to process templates due to current client setting ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG159 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to process templates due to the current client settings. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where template processing is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Client Settings: The current client settings may restrict access to certain functionalities or templates based on the configuration.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that allow access to the templates in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the templates and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Client Settings:
  
  Check the client settings in transaction SCC4 to ensure that the client is configured to allow the processing of templates.
  Ensure that the client is not in a restricted mode that limits access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for template processing.
  If roles need to be adjusted, work with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the application you are using (e.g., SAP IBP) for any additional configuration or authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and client settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SCC4 (Client Administration) to check client settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern template processing in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG159.