How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP011 - You are not authorized for planning with product &1 at location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized for planning with product &1 at location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP011 - You are not authorized for planning with product &1 at location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP011 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform planning activities for a specific product at a given location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of the Capacity Planning or Demand Planning processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to access or plan with the specified product at the specified location. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned in their user profile.
  Product or Location Restrictions: The product or location may have specific restrictions set up in the system that limit access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for planning activities related to the specified product and location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for planning with the specified product and location.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., C_APO_PLN, C_APO_LOC, C_APO_PROD) are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Product and Location Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the product or location that might be causing the authorization issue. This can include checking the master data settings in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the planning activity again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to planning activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO to understand how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to perform planning activities for the specified product at the specified location.