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

/SAPAPO/MVM005 - Overview

• 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