How To Fix RSPLF172 - You do not have authorization to create function type &1

RSPLF172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create function type &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to create planning function types.

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?

You need change authorization (activity 23) for object S_RS_PLST.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSPLF172 - Details

• The SAP error message RSPLF172 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a specific function type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a user attempts to create or modify a function type (like a transformation, DSO, or InfoObject) but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user attempting to create the function type does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to the specific function type they are trying to create.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the latest changes in authorization settings.
  
  
  Solution:
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