How To Fix /SAPAPO/LTTYPE008 - Value for authorization check for location & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LTTYPE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Value for authorization check for location & missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE008 - Value for authorization check for location & missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE008 Value for authorization check for location & missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with authorization checks related to a specific location. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary authorization for the specified location, which can prevent users from performing certain actions or accessing specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified location in the APO system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing authorization entries.
  User Role Issues: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the location in question.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the location are included.
  
  
  
  Update Authorization Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to update the user’s roles to include the necessary authorizations for the specific location.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to location access (e.g., S_APO_LC for location checks) are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Location Configuration:
  
  Verify that the location is correctly defined in the APO system. Check the configuration settings in transaction /SAPAPO/LOC to ensure that the location exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary authorization objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to locations in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in APO for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE008.