How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL032 - You are not authorized to use planning book &1 / data view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: You are not authorized to use planning book &1 / data view &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL032 - You are not authorized to use planning book &1 / data view &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL032 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific planning book and data view in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a planning book or data view for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified planning book or data view.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the planning book and data view.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book or data view may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain user groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the planning book and data view.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects, such as S_APO_PLN for planning book access.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book and data view in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/SDP95 (for data views) to ensure that the access settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the planning book and data view are assigned to the correct user groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to planning books include S_APO_PLN (for planning book access) and S_APO_DV (for data view access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Planning book maintenance
  /SAPAPO/SDP95: Data view maintenance
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.