How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT019 - No authorization for location &1 and product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No authorization for location &1 and product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT019 - No authorization for location &1 and product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT019 No authorization for location &1 and product &2 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to access data for a specific location and product for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified location and product in the APO system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific location and product.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain locations or products based on user roles.
  
  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 roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Identify the role that needs modification.
  Add the necessary authorization objects that include access to the specific location and product.
  Ensure that the authorization objects are correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO include S_APO_LOC (for location access) and S_APO_PROD (for product access). Ensure that these objects are included in the user’s roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management in APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/FOT019.