How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE004 - No authorization for PDS generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization for PDS generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE004 - No authorization for PDS generation ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE004 No authorization for PDS generation typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to generate a Process Design Structure (PDS) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role attempting to perform the PDS generation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the PDS generation functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for PDS generation.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add the relevant authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to PDS generation include:
  
  C_APO_PDS (for PDS-related activities)
  C_APO_PDS_GEN (for PDS generation specifically)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the PDS generation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in APO to understand the necessary roles and authorizations for PDS generation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CIF (Core Interface) and SCC4 (Client Administration) for broader context on system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE004 error.