How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1010 - You are not authorized to run the selected function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You are not authorized to run the selected function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1010 - You are not authorized to run the selected function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1010 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific function within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly related to the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization settings for the user trying to perform the action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the CTM function.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the CTM transaction.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain functions within the APO module.
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the CTM functions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to CTM, such as /SAPAPO/CTM and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to execute the function again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO and CTM. Common objects include:
  
  /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM-related functions.
  S_TCODE for transaction code access.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings for CTM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPAPO/CTM1010 error message.