How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP012 - You are not authorized to run this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to run this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP012 - You are not authorized to run this report ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP012 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report or transaction in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include access to the APO functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the APO reports.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done by a system administrator or a user with the necessary privileges.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the report. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team or by reviewing the documentation for the report in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report to understand any additional requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in APO.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/CTM_DRS_COMP012.