How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON002 - You are not authorized to change default settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to change default settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON002 - You are not authorized to change default settings ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON002: You are not authorized to change default settings typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to modify default settings for a planning area or other configuration settings without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the default settings in the APO system. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain settings may be restricted to specific user roles or profiles to prevent unauthorized changes that could affect planning processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should review and modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations for changing default settings in APO.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_APO (APO-specific authorizations)
  S_USER_AUTH (User authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or BASIS team to ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorization roles and the implications of changing default settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the authorization issue.
  
  By addressing the authorization issue, the user should be able to change the default settings without encountering the error message again.