How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT003 - You are not authorized to display characteristic value matrix &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to display characteristic value matrix &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT003 - You are not authorized to display characteristic value matrix &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT003 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a characteristic value matrix in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a characteristic value matrix for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view the characteristic value matrix.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Matrix Configuration: The characteristic value matrix may be configured in a way that restricts access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for accessing characteristic value matrices.
  If the role does not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for accessing characteristic value matrices in APO may include:
  
  S_APO_CDS (for accessing characteristic value matrices)
  S_TCODE (to allow access to specific transaction codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in APO.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in APO to understand how to configure and manage user roles effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT003.