How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES881 - No authority to execute Maintenance for Resource Capacity Variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 881

• Message text: No authority to execute Maintenance for Resource Capacity Variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES881 - No authority to execute Maintenance for Resource Capacity Variants ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES881 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute maintenance for resource capacity variants in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify resource capacity variants without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to perform maintenance tasks related to resource capacity variants.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for maintaining resource capacity variants.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  The security team may need to add the relevant authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to resource capacity maintenance in APO include:
  
  C_APO_RSRC (Authorizations for Resource Management)
  C_APO_CAPA (Authorizations for Capacity Planning)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity authorizations (e.g., create, change, display) for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary authorizations for their roles and provide training if needed to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to understand what permissions are necessary for specific tasks in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.