How To Fix /SAPAPO/LTTYPE009 - General error in authorization check for location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LTTYPE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: General error in authorization check for location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE009 - General error in authorization check for location & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE009 General error in authorization check for location & typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization settings for a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can occur when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a location for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified location in the APO system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the location in question.
  Location-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in place that limit access to certain locations based on user roles or profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the location in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to locations in APO. Common objects include S_APO_LOC (for location access) and others related to planning and execution.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to them using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the roles.
  
  
  
  Test Authorizations:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access to the location again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, verify that all necessary authorization roles were included and correctly configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management in APO for detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks in APO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/LTTYPE009 error message.