How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG157 - Authorization error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Authorization error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG157 - Authorization error ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG157 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Collaborative Forecasting and Planning (CFM) functionality. This error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG157 authorization error, 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 and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the results from SU53.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO and CFM include S_APO_CFM, S_APO_CFM_T, and others specific to the functions being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization errors in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization error associated with /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG157.