How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO353 - Assign a template profile to the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Assign a template profile to the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO353 - Assign a template profile to the user ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO353 indicates that a user has not been assigned a template profile in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This is a common issue that can arise when a user attempts to access certain functionalities within APO without the necessary profile configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The user does not have a template profile assigned in the system.
  Template profiles are necessary for defining user-specific settings and preferences in APO.
  The absence of a profile can prevent the user from accessing specific planning functions or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a template profile to the user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the User Profile Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username for which you want to assign the template profile.
  
  
  
  Edit User Profile:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Template Profile:
  
  Navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  In the "Parameter" field, enter the parameter for the template profile (usually APO_TEMPLATE_PROFILE).
  In the "Value" field, enter the name of the template profile you want to assign to the user.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  You can verify that the template profile has been assigned correctly by going back to the user profile and checking the parameters.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log In:
  
  After making the changes, it is advisable for the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new settings take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Template Profiles: These profiles are used to customize the user experience in APO, allowing users to have specific settings for planning views, layouts, and other preferences.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the APO functionalities. If the user still encounters issues after assigning the profile, check the authorization roles assigned to the user.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and template profiles in APO.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with user roles or system configurations.