How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES021 - You do not have authorization for planning book &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You do not have authorization for planning book &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES021 - You do not have authorization for planning book &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific planning book in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to open or work with a planning book for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile to access the specified planning book.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned that include access to the planning book.
  Planning Book Configuration: The planning book may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or 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 insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU01 to ensure that the necessary roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  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 in question.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects, such as S_APO_PLB (for planning book access).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book in transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 or /SAPAPO/MP32 to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or profiles.
  If necessary, modify the planning book settings to allow broader access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test access to the planning book again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO planning books, such as S_APO_PLB, which controls access to planning books.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to planning books.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO to understand how to manage and configure user access effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.