How To Fix /SAPAPO/MD353 - Assign a template profile to the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MD -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Assign a template profile to the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD353 - Assign a template profile to the user ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD353 Assign a template profile to the user typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access certain functionalities without having a template profile assigned to their user account. This is particularly relevant in the context of planning and forecasting activities.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a template profile assigned to the user in the SAP APO system. Template profiles are used to define the settings and parameters that a user will use when working with planning functions. Without this assignment, the system cannot determine how to process the user's requests.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a template profile to the user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Edit User Profile:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Template Profile:
  
  Navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  In the "Parameter" field, enter the parameter for the template profile (usually TPROF).
  In the "Value" field, enter the name of the template profile that you want to assign to the user.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes to the user profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Have the user log out and log back in, or simply try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Template Profiles: Template profiles in SAP APO are used to standardize settings for planning processes. They can include various parameters that affect how planning is executed.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the planning functions associated with the assigned template profile.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing user profiles and template profiles in SAP APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.