How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON074 - No authorization for displaying selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No authorization for displaying selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON074 - No authorization for displaying selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON074 No authorization for displaying selection typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access a specific selection in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the context of the Multi-Dimensional Planning (MDP) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit access to the specific selection or data set.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the APO transactions or reports.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for APO and the specific selection being accessed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects were checked and failed.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO include S_APO (APO Authorization) and others specific to the transactions being used.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization problems in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON074.