How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB080 - Authorization check -> No authorization for deleting planning book <&1>

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Authorization check -> No authorization for deleting planning book <&1>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB080 - Authorization check -> No authorization for deleting planning book <&1> ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB080 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a planning book in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete planning books. This is typically related to the authorization objects associated with APO planning books.
  Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for managing planning books, including deletion.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This typically involves adding the relevant authorization objects to the user’s role.
  The relevant authorization object for planning books is usually S_MSDP_PB (Planning Book Authorization).
  
  
  
  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 error message and the details from SU53 to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to delete the planning book again.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO, especially those related to planning books and master data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management in APO for more detailed guidance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization checks in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to deleting the planning book in SAP APO.