How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA628 - Check authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Check authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA628 - Check authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA628 Check authorization typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or data within the APO system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way authorizations are set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that failed.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO include S_APO_ORD, S_APO_MAT, and others depending on the specific functionality being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for managing users and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MA628 Check authorization error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in SAP APO.