How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON072 - No authorization for changing assignment rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No authorization for changing assignment rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON072 - No authorization for changing assignment rules ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON072 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change assignment rules in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of seasonal planning.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to change the assignment rules does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity related to changing assignment rules.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the relevant functions in the APO module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for changing assignment rules in the APO module.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to assignment rules in the APO module. Common authorization objects that might be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_APO (APO-specific authorizations)
  S_USER_AUTH (User authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to assignment rules and seasonal planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON072 error message.