How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM008 - You are not authorized to create a planning version with the name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a planning version with the name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM008 - You are not authorized to create a planning version with the name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM008 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a planning version with a specified name. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to create a new planning version but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create planning versions. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Planning Version Naming Conventions: The name being used for the planning version may not comply with the system's naming conventions or may be restricted.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain users from creating planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for creating planning versions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects, such as S_APO_VERS (for planning version management).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that the name you are trying to use for the planning version adheres to any naming conventions or restrictions set by your organization or the SAP system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the system configuration related to planning versions to ensure there are no restrictions in place that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to planning versions in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on planning version management to understand the requirements and processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully create a planning version in SAP APO.