How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL030 - You are not authorized to change key figure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You are not authorized to change key figure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL030 - You are not authorized to change key figure &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL030 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a key figure for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change the key figure. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Key Figure Settings: The key figure may be set to a status that restricts changes, such as being locked or in a read-only state.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the key figure may restrict certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to modify the key figure.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the appropriate authorization objects to their role. Common authorization objects related to key figures include:
  
  S_APO_KF (Key Figure Authorization)
  S_APO_KF_MAINT (Key Figure Maintenance Authorization)
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Check Key Figure Status:
  
  Verify if the key figure is locked or in a state that prevents changes. This can be checked in the key figure settings in the APO system.
  If the key figure is locked, you may need to unlock it or change its status to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to key figure authorizations and restrictions for further insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and key figure settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 related to key figure authorizations.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request changes if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the key figure in SAP APO.