How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_CONF012 - You are not authorized to enter confirmations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_CONF -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to enter confirmations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_CONF012 - You are not authorized to enter confirmations ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_CONF012 indicates that a user is not authorized to enter confirmations in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to confirm production orders, process orders, or other related activities without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to confirmation activities in APO.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to restrictions on certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for entering confirmations. Common authorization objects related to confirmations include:
  
  C_APO_CONF (for confirmations in APO)
  C_APO_ORD (for order-related activities)
  
  
  If you do not have the necessary access, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the confirmation process again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional information or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in APO to understand the specific roles and authorizations required for confirmation activities.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to request necessary authorizations or how to use the system effectively within their authorized scope.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_CONF012.