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