How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM005 - You are not authorized to delete planning version &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete planning version &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM005 - You are not authorized to delete planning version &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM005 You are not authorized to delete planning version &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to delete a planning version for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to delete the specified planning version. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Planning Version Lock: The planning version might be locked or in use by another process, preventing deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the deletion of planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete planning versions. The relevant authorization object is typically S_APO_PLN (for planning version management).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version Status:
  
  Ensure that the planning version is not locked or in use. You can check the status of the planning version in the planning version management transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MVM1).
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the system configuration settings related to planning version management to ensure there are no restrictions in place that prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to planning version management for any additional insights or updates that may affect authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MVM1: Manage Planning Versions
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_APO_PLN: Authorization for planning version management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.