How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB079 - Authorization check failed -> no authorization

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Authorization check failed -> no authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB079 - Authorization check failed -> no authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB079 Authorization check failed -> no authorization typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a function or transaction in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access specific planning functions, reports, or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the APO functions they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorization objects for the APO functions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or function being accessed. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Common authorization objects for APO include S_APO, S_TCODE, and others specific to the APO module.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks in APO.
  
  
  Training: Consider training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they frequently encounter authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB079.