How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES252 - Resource &1 on blocked location. No change authorization.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Resource &1 on blocked location. No change authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES252 - Resource &1 on blocked location. No change authorization. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES252 indicates that there is an issue with a resource being blocked at a specific location, and the user does not have the necessary authorization to make changes to that resource or location. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations that require modification rights.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Location: The location associated with the resource is blocked, meaning that no changes can be made to it. This could be due to various reasons, such as maintenance activities, configuration settings, or business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization to change the resource or the location. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Status:
  
  Verify if the location is indeed blocked. You can do this by checking the location settings in the SAP APO system.
  If the location is blocked for maintenance or other reasons, you may need to unblock it or wait until the blocking condition is resolved.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to make changes to the resource and the location.
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to update the user’s roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may help in managing resources and locations, such as /SAPAPO/RES01 for resource management.
  Authorization Objects: Understand the relevant authorization objects that control access to resources and locations in SAP APO, such as S_TCODE, S_APO_RES, and others.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.