How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH046 - You are not authorized to use the version selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized to use the version selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH046 - You are not authorized to use the version selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH046 indicates that a user is not authorized to use the selected version in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a planning version for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the specific planning version.
  Version Settings: The version may be set to restrict access to certain users or user groups.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the version in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to planning versions, such as S_APO_VERS (Authorization for Planning Versions).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, go to transaction PFCG to modify the user roles.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the planning version.
  
  
  
  Version Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning version in transaction /SAPAPO/VER to ensure that it is not restricted to certain users or groups.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow access to the required user or user group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or configurations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO, especially those related to planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO to understand how to manage access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH046.