How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG160 - Template &1: No authorization for root template &3 for action "&2"

/PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Template &1: No authorization for root template &3 for action "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG160 - Template &1: No authorization for root template &3 for action "&2" ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG160 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action on a template for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where templates are used for planning and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specified root template.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or authorizations in the SAP system that allow them to perform the desired action on the template.
  Template Configuration: The template may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria, and the user does not meet those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the root template and perform the