How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT055 - You are not authorized to change or display setup matrices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to change or display setup matrices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT055 - You are not authorized to change or display setup matrices ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT055 indicates that a user is not authorized to change or display setup matrices in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify setup matrices without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the APO setup matrices.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to APO setup matrices include:
  
  C_APO_SMAT (for setup matrix access)
  C_APO_SMAT_AUTH (for authorization checks related to setup matrices)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. You can find more information in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT055.