How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB151 - You are not authorized to create planning book &1 and data view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: You are not authorized to create planning book &1 and data view &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB151 - You are not authorized to create planning book &1 and data view &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB151 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a specific planning book and data view in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify planning books and data views in the APO system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for planning book creation.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to planning books and data views may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating planning books and data views.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If the roles are present but missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to planning books in SAP APO include:
  
  S_APO_PLN - Authorization for planning book maintenance.
  S_APO_VIEW - Authorization for data view maintenance.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB151.