How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON057 - You are not authorized to process the selected planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You are not authorized to process the selected planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON057 - You are not authorized to process the selected planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to process the selected planning version in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or manipulate a planning version for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specific planning version.
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version may be set up in a way that restricts access to certain users or roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to planning versions, such as S_APO_PLN (for planning version access).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, go to transaction PFCG to modify the user roles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required planning version.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Version Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning version in transaction /SAPAPO/VER to ensure that it is not restricted to certain users or roles.
  If necessary, modify the planning version settings to allow broader access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or settings, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the planning version again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that control access to planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO for best practices in managing access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPAPO/AMON057 error message.