How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR000 - No authorization available for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: No authorization available for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR000 - No authorization available for & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR000 No authorization available for & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with Demand Planning (DP). This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific characteristic or object in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for the characteristic or object they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the APO functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to APO and Demand Planning.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the required characteristics.
  Roles can be modified using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as S_APO_DPC (for Demand Planning) and others that may be relevant to the specific characteristic.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific characteristics they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to APO and Demand Planning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user details.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings in APO.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR000 No authorization available for &.