How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON071 - No authorization for displaying assignment levels

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No authorization for displaying assignment levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON071 - No authorization for displaying assignment levels ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON071 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display assignment levels in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or data that require specific authorizations that have not been granted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. The authorization object that is likely involved in this case is related to the APO module, specifically for displaying assignment levels in the context of seasonal planning or similar functionalities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for APO functionalities.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for authorization objects related to APO, such as S_APO_ORD, S_APO_MAT, or any other relevant objects that pertain to assignment levels.
  
  
  
  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 details of the error and the authorization check results from SU53.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to the functionalities you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON071.