How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB037 - No change authorization exists for <&1>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No change authorization exists for <&1>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB037 - No change authorization exists for <&1> ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB037 No change authorization exists for <&1> typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a user attempts to make changes to a planning object or data for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified object or data. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The specific planning object or data may have restrictions that prevent changes from being made by certain users or roles.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to certain data based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the specific planning object are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the planning object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the planning area or object to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from making changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now make the necessary changes without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects related to APO/IBP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB037.