How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_API042 - You are not authorized to display PDS &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_API -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You are not authorized to display PDS &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API042 - You are not authorized to display PDS &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API042 You are not authorized to display PDS &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to access a Product Data Structure (PDS) for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view the PDS. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  PDS Not Assigned: The PDS may not be assigned to the user’s authorization object.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may be assigned a role that does not include the necessary permissions to access the PDS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify 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 accessing PDS.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to APO and PDS access are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization checks are performed using authorization objects. For APO, relevant authorization objects may include C_APO_PDS or similar objects related to planning and data structures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the PDS access in SAP APO.