How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV110 - You do not have authorization to run macro '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 110

• Message text: You do not have authorization to run macro '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV110 - You do not have authorization to run macro '&' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV110 You do not have authorization to run macro '&' typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a macro in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to run a macro in the APO system that has been restricted for certain user roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object to execute the specific macro.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for executing macros in the APO environment.
  Macro Restrictions: The macro itself may have been configured to restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user to ensure it includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or profiles to include the necessary authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects for macros in APO typically include S_APO_MACRO or similar, depending on the specific macro and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Macro Configuration:
  
  Check the macro settings to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or roles. This can be done by reviewing the macro's properties in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect, and then attempt to run the macro again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to macro execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on macros in APO for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the macro execution in SAP APO.