How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL012 - You are not authorized to change all resources

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to change all resources

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL012 - You are not authorized to change all resources ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL012 indicates that a user is attempting to change resources in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to modify resources in the APO system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Resource Locking: In some cases, resources may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to resource management in APO include:
  
  C_APO_RSRC (Authorizations for Resources)
  C_APO_RSRC_MAINT (Maintenance of Resources)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (e.g., create, change, display) for the resources they need to manage.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check for Resource Locks:
  
  If the issue is related to resource locking, check if another user is currently editing the same resource. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, test the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in APO to understand the necessary roles and authorizations for different functions.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the implications of their roles within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/CDPSFUNCPOOL012.