How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO369 - You are not allowed to delete template profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 369

• Message text: You are not allowed to delete template profiles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO369 - You are not allowed to delete template profiles ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO369 indicates that the user is attempting to delete a template profile in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to delete template profiles. This is typically controlled by the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the deletion of certain profiles to prevent accidental loss of important configuration data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction SU01 or by using transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific action. The relevant authorization object for deleting template profiles in APO is typically S_APO_TEMPL.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in their organization to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  If the deletion of template profiles is restricted by system configuration, consult with the SAP Basis team or the APO configuration team to understand the rationale behind this restriction and whether it can be modified.
  
  
  
  Alternative Actions:
  
  If deletion is not possible due to restrictions, consider whether the template profile can be modified or deactivated instead of being deleted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  RSECADMIN - Authorization Management
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_APO_TEMPL - This object controls access to template profiles in APO.
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and APO configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage template profiles in SAP APO.