How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL051 - No authorization exists for the chosen selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No authorization exists for the chosen selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL051 - No authorization exists for the chosen selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL051 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific selection in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access data for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specific selection or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to the APO functionalities.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria being used may require additional authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  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 you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding specific authorizations related to APO transactions or data access.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user are up-to-date and include all necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO, such as S_APO_ORD, S_APO_MAT, etc., which may be required for various APO functionalities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to authorization checks include SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL051.